A thorough understanding of the typical mating continuations makes the most complicated sacrificial combinations leading up to them not only not difficult, but almost a matter of course

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.

I look one move ahead... the best!

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

I had a toothache during the first game. In the second game I had a headache. In the third game it was an attack of rheumatism. In the fourth game, I wasn't feeling well. And in the fifth game? Well, must one have to win every game?

He who fears an isolated Queen's Pawn should give up Chess.