The triumph of the analytical movement, which formed in the '30's and '40's, was precisely what earned the Soviet masters the acclaim of chessplayers the world over. Unfortunately, it must also be noted that, for today's chessmasters, the watchword is practicality.

Yes, I have played a blitz game once. It was on a train, in 1929.

Chess is no whit inferior to the violin, and we have a large number of professional violinists

If you are weak in the endgame, you must spend more time analysing studies; in your training games you must aim at transposing to endgames, which will help you to acquire the requisite experience.

It is peculiar but a fact nevertheless, that the gamblers in chess have enthusiastic followers.

The triumph of the analytical movement, which formed in the '30's and '40's, was precisely what earned the Soviet masters the acclaim of chessplayers the world over. Unfortunately, it must also be noted that, for today's chessmasters, the watchword is practicality.

Everything is in a state of flux, and this includes the world of Chess