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!

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.

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

I already came upon the world as a extraordinary human being; to my parents' great horror, I was equipped with a clubfoot which, however, did not hamper my rapid progress.

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

One doesn't have to play well, it's enough to play better than your opponent