Rudolf Spielmann Quotes

• We cannot resist the fascination of sacrifice, since a passion for sacrifices is part of a Chessplayer's nature

  Rudolf Spielmann

  Passion, Sacrifice, Fascination

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• In the opening a master should play like a book, in the mid-game he should play like a magician, in the ending he should play like a machine.

  Rudolf Spielmann

  Book, Games, Play

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• The beauty of a game of chess is usually assessed according to the sacrifices it contains.

  Rudolf Spielmann

  Sacrifice, Games, Chess

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• I can comprehend Alekhine's combinations well enough; but where he gets his attacking chances from and how he infuses such life into the very opening - that is beyond me.

  Rudolf Spielmann

  Chance, Enough, Alekhine

  "Why You Lose at Chess". Book by Fred Reinfeld, p.160, 1956.

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