Independence of thought is a most valuable quality in a chess-player, both at the board and when preparing for a game.
David BronsteinChess is infinite, and one has to make only one ill-considered move, and one's opponent's wildest dreams will become reality.
David BronsteinSome pieces in the King's Indian appear on a 'special price' list: the dark square bishops are at the top of that list.
David BronsteinThere is no disputing that in the eyes of Schlechter, Teichmann or even Rubinstein, the backward pawn was something more substantial than lively piece play, but in our day the latter is more often preferred.
David Bronstein