Independence of thought is a most valuable quality in a chess-player, both at the board and when preparing for a 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 is no secret that any talented player must in his soul be an artist, and what could be dearer to his heart and soul than the victory of the subtle forces of reason over crude material strength! Probably everyone has his own reason for liking the King`s Gambit, but my love for it can be seen in precisely those terms.

Two passed pawns advancing on the enemy pieces have brought me more than a dozen points in tournaments.

Far from all of the obvious moves that go without saying are correct.

A strong player requires only a few minutes of thought to get to the heart of the conflict. You see a solution immediately, and half an hour later merely convince yourself that your intuition has not deceived you.

To play a match for the World Championship is the cherished dream of every chess player.