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.

If Tal would learn to program himself properly, then it would become quite impossible to play against him.

Chess is a part of culture and if a culture is declining then Chess too will decline

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.

Capablanca's play produced and still produces an irresistable artistic effect. In his games a tendency towards simplicity predominated, and in this simplicity there was a unique beauty of genuine depth.

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

I only think well when my mind is calm.