It was Steinitz who was the first to establish the basic principles of general chess strategy. He was a pioneer and one of the most profound researchers into the thruth of the game, which was hidden from his contemporaries.

None of the great players has been so incomprehensible to the majority of amateurs and even masters, as Emanuel Lasker.

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

A good player is always lucky.

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

An exception was made with respect to me, because of my victory over Marshall. Some of the masters objected to my entry ... one of them was Dr. Bernstein. I had the good fortune to play him in the first round., and beat him in such fashion as to obtain the Rothschild prize for the most brilliant game ... a profound feeling of respect for my ability remained throughout the rest of the contest.

Chess books should be used as we use glasses: to assist the sight, although some players make use of them as if they thought they conferred sight