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

It's always better to sacrifice your opponent's men

It is well-known that chess and music go well together, and many are those who have achieved unusual proficiency in both.

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

A Queen's sacrifice, even when fairly obvious, always rejoices the heart of the chess-lover.

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

Drawn games are sometimes more scintillating than any conclusive contest.