Pawns not only create the sketch for the whole painting, they are also the soil, the foundation, of any position

The truth is that my chess development was nothing out of the ordinary, and it proceeded probably at a pace no faster than others.

It doesn't require much for misfortune to strike in the King's Gambit - one incautious move, and Black can be on the edge of the abyss.

I have found after 1.d4 there are more opportunities for richer play.

I like 1.e4 very much, but my results are better with 1.d4.

To be champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being as well.

If the opponent offers keen play I don't object; but in such cases I get less satisfaction, even if I win, than from a game conducted according to all the rules of strategy with its ruthless logic.