Many men, many styles; what is chess style but the intangible expression of the will to win.

The main Objective of any operation in an open file is the eventual Occupation of the seventh or eighth Rank.

A thorough knowledge of the elements takes us more than half the road to mastership

How vain are our fears! I thought to myself. Sometimes we fear that which our opponent (or fate) had never even considered! After this, then, is it any longer worthwhile to rack one's brain to find new ghosts to fear? No, indeed: All hail optimism! - upon playing Hermanis Mattison after he overlooked an unusual knight manouevre.

The passed Pawn is a criminal, who should be kept under lock and key. Mild measures, such as police surveillance, are not sufficient

How can I lose to such an idiot?

Giving up the center must not here be regarded as illogical. Was happiness no happiness because it endured for just a short time? One cannot always be happy.