Despite the development of chess theory, there is much that remains secret and unexplored in chess.

Despite the development of chess theory, there is much that remains secret and unexplored in chess.

A considerable role in the forming of my style was played by an early attraction to study composition.

No fantasy, however rich, no technique, however masterly, no penetration into the psychology of the opponent, however deep, can make a chess game a work of art, if these qualities do not lead to the main goal - the search for truth.

In chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent.

The first chess book that I read was Dufresne's self-tutor, published with Lasker's Common Sense in Chess as an appendix.

The Ruy Lopez occupied a constant place in my opening repertoire. In it is reflected the classical interpretation of the problem of the centre.