Every great master will find it useful to have his own theory on the openings, which only he himself knows, a theory which is closely linked with plans for the middle game.

Chess, like any creative activity, can exist only through the combined efforts of those who have creative talent, and those who have the ability to organize their creative work

Every great master will find it useful to have his own theory on the openings, which only he himself knows, a theory which is closely linked with plans for the middle game.

Chess mastery essentially consists of analyzing Chess positions accurately

Don't worry kids, you'll find work. After all, my machine will need strong chess player-programmers. You will be the first.

It is a well known fact that almost all the outstanding chess-players have been first-class analysts.

I only think well when my mind is calm.