You know you're going to lose. Even when I was ahead I knew I was going to lose -on playing against Fischer
First-class players lose to second-class players because second-class players sometimes play a first-class game
Later, I began to succeed in decisive games. Perhaps because I realized a very simple truth: not only was I worried, but also my opponent
To avoid losing a piece, many a person has lost the game
Combinations have always been the most intriguing aspect of Chess. The masters look for them, the public applauds them, the critics praise them. It is because combinations are possible that Chess is more than a lifeless mathematical exercise. They are the poetry of the game; they are to Chess what melody is to music. They represent the triumph of mind over matter
After black's reply to 1.e4 with 1..e5, leaves him always trying to get into the game
The most important feature of the Chess position is the activity of the pieces. This is absolutely fundamental in all phases of the game: Opening, Middlegame and especially Endgame. The primary constraint on a piece's activity is the Pawn structure
I believe that Chess possesses a magic that is also a help in advanced age. A rheumatic knee is forgotten during a game of chess and other events can seem quite unimportant in comparison with a catastrophe on the chessboard.
I'm not afraid of Spassky. The world knows I'm the best. You don't need a match to prove it.
Chess is life and every game is like a new life.
Don't even mention losing to me. I can't stand to think of it
I like the moment when I break a man's ego.
He who fears an isolated Queen's Pawn should give up Chess.
Even a poor plan is better than no plan at all.
Because of the level of my chess game, I was able - even against a weak opponent, such as my younger brothers or the dog - to get myself checkmated in under three minutes. I challenge any computer to do it faster.
I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves
The rules of the game are what we call the laws of nature.
The hardest game to win is a won game
The Pawns are the soul of the game
Methodical thinking is of more use in Chess than inspiration
Good positions don't win games, good moves do
Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of haviong an evil thought during the game.
In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate.
Chess is ruthless: you've got to be prepared to kill people.
Chess is war over the board. The object is to crush the opponents mind.
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