I talk to myself because I like dealing with a better class of people.

Tactics is knowing what to do when there is something to do. Strategy is knowing what to do when there is nothing to do.

The tactician must know what to do whenever something needs doing; the strategist must know what to do when nothing needs doing

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

A draw can be obtained not only by repeating moves, but also by one weak move.

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

In chess, there is only one mistake: over-estimation of your opponent. All else is either bad luck or weakness.