Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy.

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

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

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

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

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

Here are some of the questions and answers to an examination paper in chess that was given some time ago