Mistrust is the most necessary characteristic of the Chess player

Weak points or holes in the opponent's position must be occupied by pieces not Pawns

One doesn't have to play well, it's enough to play better than your opponent

Intellectual activity is perhaps the greatest pleasure of life; chess is one of the forms of intellectual activity.

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

When you see a good move, sit on your hands and see if you can find a better one.

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!