It is annoying that the rules of chess do not allow a pawn to take either horizontally or backwards, but only forwards ... This psychological tuning is ideal for attacking purposes, but what about for defence?

Some pieces in the King's Indian appear on a 'special price' list: the dark square bishops are at the top of that list.

To lose one's objective attitude to a position, nearly always means ruining your game.

But whatever you might say and whatever I might say, a machine which can play chess with people is one of the most marvellous wonders of our 20th century!

It would be as naive to study the song of the nightingale, as it would be ridiculous to try and win a King's Gambit against a representative of the old chess guard.

When you play against an experienced opponent who exploits all the defensive resources at his command you sometimes have to walk time and again, along the narrow path of 'the only move'.

Independence of thought is a most valuable quality in a chess-player, both at the board and when preparing for a game.