Our mind is all we've got. Not that it won't lead us astray sometimes, but we still have to analyze things out within ourselves.

I don't listen to weakies.

If I win a tournament, I win it by myself. I do the playing. Nobody helps me

I give 98 percent of my mental energy to Chess Others give only 2 percent

Capablanca was among the greatest of chess players, but not because of his endgame. His trick was to keep his openings simple, and then play with such brilliance in the middlegame that the game was decided - even though his ooponent didn't always know it - before they arrived at the ending.

A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great Chess player

I hate ready-made suits, button-down collars, and sports shirts.