Mistrust is the most necessary characteristic of the Chess player

Mistrust is the most necessary characteristic of the Chess player

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

When you don't know what to do, wait for your opponent to get an idea; it is sure to be bad.

I have a quite feeling of pity for all those who don't know chess; almost like I am sorry for those who never learned to love. Chess, like love and music, has the ability of making people happy.

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

Here are some of the questions and answers to an examination paper in chess that was given some time ago