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

White has no positional equivalent for the centralized pawn.

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

Before the endgame, the Gods have placed the middle game.

If the defender is forced to give up the center, then every possible attack follows almost of itself.

... a lively imagination can exercise itself most fully and creatively in conjuring up magnificent combinations.

Every move creates a weakness.