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

The first essential for an attack is the will to attack.

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

It is said that an ounce of common sense can outweigh a ton of 'variations'.

Any opening is good enough, if its reputation is bad enough.

No one ever won a game by resigning.

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