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

All Chess players should have a hobby

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.

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!

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

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

To avoid losing a piece, many a person has lost the game