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

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

Many have become chess masters - no one has become the master of chess.

Mistrust is the most necessary characteristic of the Chess player

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.

The future belongs to he who has the bishops.