Ridicule can do much, for instance embitter the existence of young talents.

The beauty of a move lies not in its appearance but in the thought behind it.

The knight of QB3 is under obligation, the moment the enemy gives him the chance, of undertaking an invasion of the center by Kn-Q5.

The threat is stronger than the execution.

Strategically important points should be overprotected. If the pieces are so engaged, they get their regard in the fact that they will then find themselves well posted in every respect.

The defensive power of a pinned piece is only imaginary

No pawn exchanges, no file-opening, no attack.