One of these modest little moves may be more embarrassing to your opponent than the biggest threat

One of these modest little moves may be more embarrassing to your opponent than the biggest threat

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, like love, like music, has the power to make man happy.

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!

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

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

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