... in itself the title of world champion does not give any significicant advantages, if it is not acknowledged by the entire chess world, and a champion who does not have the chess world behind him is, in my view, a laughing-stock.

In Chess, as it is played by masters, chance is practically eliminated.

The game gives us a satisfaction that Life denies us. And for the Chess player, the success which crowns his work, the great dispeller of sorrows, is named 'combination'.

I have known many chess players, but among them there has been only one genius - Capablanca!

The hardest game to win is a won game

Show me three lines of the opening theory moves and I will prove to you that two of them are incorrect.

I have added these principles to the law: get the Knights into action before both Bishops are developed