I have never in my life played the French Defence, which is the dullest of all openings

The king pawn and the queen pawn are the only ones to be moved in the early part of the game.

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

A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it

I play my king all over the board. I make him fight!

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.

I have never in my life played the French Defence, which is the dullest of all openings