They're all weak, all women. They're stupid compared to men. They shouldn't play chess, you know. They're like beginners. They lose every single game against a man. There isn't a woman player in the world I can't give knight-odds to and still beat.

To get squares you have to give up squares.

Morphy was probably the greatest genius of them all

I add status to any tournament I attend.

All that matters on the Chessboard is good moves.

People have been playing against me below their strength for fifteen years.

Chess is a matter of delicate judgement, knowing when to punch and how to duck.