Lasker thought that his rationalism rendered him immune from the surprises of chess theory.

Lasker thought that his rationalism rendered him immune from the surprises of chess theory.

Psychologically, the choice of an appropriate opening is of the utmost importance for a player's success in a tournament.

The ability to create and to control the tension of battle is perhaps the principal attainment of the great player.

Like the alchemist of old, for ever searching for the philosopher's stone, the analyst to-day never stops looking for stronger moves to prevent the defender from establishing equality.

The mistakes are there, waiting to be made

No one ever won a game by resigning.