I shall accord to myself the honor of inscribing myself as an applicant for the American citizenship which according to law I can obtain only after five years residence in this country. And I shall yield to no one of my future countrymen in patriotism. I consider America now my real home.
Wilhelm SteinitzChess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of haviong an evil thought during the game.
Wilhelm SteinitzThe king pawn and the queen pawn are the only ones to be moved in the early part of the game.
Wilhelm SteinitzUnfortunately, many regard the critic as an enemy, instead of seeing him as a guide to the truth.
Wilhelm SteinitzI am not a chess historian - I myself am a piece of chess history, which no one can avoid. I will not write about myself, but I am sure that someone will write.
Wilhelm SteinitzI shall accord to myself the honor of inscribing myself as an applicant for the American citizenship which according to law I can obtain only after five years residence in this country. And I shall yield to no one of my future countrymen in patriotism. I consider America now my real home.
Wilhelm Steinitz