When my opponent's clock is going I discuss general considerations in an internal dialogue with myself. When my own clock is going I analyse conctrete variations.
Mikhail BotvinnikChess is a part of culture and if a culture is declining then Chess too will decline
Mikhail BotvinnikIt is peculiar but a fact nevertheless, that the gamblers in chess have enthusiastic followers.
Mikhail BotvinnikWith opposite coloured bishops the attacking side has in effect an extra piece in the shape of his bishop.
Mikhail Botvinnik