What is the object of playing a gambit opening?... To acquire a reputation of being a dashing player at the cost of losing a game

What is the object of playing a gambit opening?... To acquire a reputation of being a dashing player at the cost of losing a game

I already came upon the world as a extraordinary human being; to my parents' great horror, I was equipped with a clubfoot which, however, did not hamper my rapid progress.

All lines of play which lead to the imprisonment of the bishop are on principle to be condemned.

Chess is a form of intellectual productiveness, therein lies its peculiar charm. Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy.

One of these modest little moves may be more embarrassing to your opponent than the biggest threat

Mistrust is the most necessary characteristic of the Chess player