The best way to learn endings, as well as openings, is from the games of the masters.

Chess is something more than a game. It is an intellectual diversion which has certain artistic qualities and many scientific elements.

There was a time in my life when I almost thought I could never lose a single duel of chess.

A good player is always lucky.

Although the Knight is generally considered to be on a par with the Bishop in strength, the latter piece is somehat stronger in the majority of cases in which they are opposed to each other.

A passed pawn increase in strength as the number of pieces on the board diminishes.

An hour's history of two minds is well told in a game of chess.