I have always a slight feeling of pity for the man who has no knowledge of chess, just as I would pity the man who has remained ignorant of love.

White lost because he failed to remember the right continuation and had to think up the moves himself

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

It is not enough to be a good player... you must also play well

I look one move ahead... the best!

I have always a slight feeling of pity for the man who has no knowledge of chess, just as I would pity the man who has remained ignorant of love.

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!