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.

A Chess game is divided into three stages: the first, when you hope you have the advantage, the second when you believe you have an advantage, and the third... when you know you're going to lose!

As for me, I am unfortunate enough not to posses a happy temperament like Najdorf, who views every happening in a rosy light and avoids any possibility of self-criticism. I am one of those unlucky skeptics who never overlook the dark side of even the happiest experience.

The winner is the one who makes the next-to-last mistake.

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

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

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