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

The first great chess players, including the world champion, got by perfectly well without constant coaches.

My studies with Botvinnik brought me immense benefit, particularly the homework assignments which forced me to refer to chess books and to work independently.

Just make the right estimation of your own strengths and weaknesses, and also that of your opponent.

Like dogs who sniff each other when meeting, chess players have a ritual at first acquaintance: they sit down to play speed chess.

'Rubberneck' has nothing to do with comedy, nor does it follow comedic people.

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