Alekhine evidently possesses the most remarkable chess memory that has ever existed. It is said that he remembers by heart all the games played by the leading masters during the last 15-20 years.

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

Morphy gained most of his wins by playing directly and simply, and it is simple and logical method that constitutes the true brilliance of his play, if it is considered from the viewpoint of the great masters.

Excellent! I will still be in time for the ballet!

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

You may learn much more from a game you lose than from a game you win. You will have to lose hundreds of games before becoming a good player.

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.