I 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.

Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of haviong an evil thought during the game.

Chess is not for the faint-hearted; it absorbs a person entirely. To get to the bottom of this game, he has to give himself up into slavery. Chess is difficult, it demands work, serious reflection and zealous research.

Fame, I have already. Now I need the money.

Chess is intellectual gymnastics.

Unfortunately, many regard the critic as an enemy, instead of seeing him as a guide to the truth.

Capture of the adverse King is the ultimate but not the first object of the game