It cannot be too greatly emphasized that the most important role in pawn endings is played by the king.

... a lively imagination can exercise itself most fully and creatively in conjuring up magnificent combinations.

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

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

Chess is a terrible game. If you have no center, your opponent has a freer position. If you do have a center, then you really have something to worry about!

When you don't know what to play, wait for an idea to come into your opponent's mind. You may be sure that idea will be wrong

Before the endgame, the Gods have placed the middle game.