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100+ Best Chess Quotes of All Time

This page contains over 100 of the best Chess quotes and sayings over the history of Chess . Many of them made by Grandmasters and other titles players. Read them for inspiration.

“Play the opening like a book, the middle game like a magician, and the endgame like a machine.” – Rudolf Spielmann

“Sometimes a Pawn is enough to change the whole game and those who ignore the importance of it, are liable to lose their Queen.” – Sandeep Sharma

“The most powerful weapon In Chess iS to have the next move” – David Bronstein

“Hi. My name is Magnus Carlsen.” – Magnus Carlsen

“Half the variations which are calculated in a tournament game turn out to be completely superfluous. Unfortunately, no one knows in advance which half.” – Jan Timman

“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.” – Blaise Pascal

“The winner is the one who makes the next-to-last mistake.” – Savielly Tartakower

“Adequate compensation for a sacrifice is having a sound combination leading to a winning position; adequate compensation for a blunder is having your opponent snatch defeat from the jaws of victory” – Bruce A. Moon

“To play for a draw, at any rate with white, is to some degree a crime against chess.” – Mikhail Tal

“Above all else, before playing in competitions a player must have regard to his health, for if he is suffering from ill-health he cannot hope for success. In this connection the best of all tonics is to 0 days in the fresh air, in thecountry.” – Mikhail Botvinnik

“As proved by evidence, [chess is] more lasting in its being and presence than all books and achievements; the only game that belongs to all people and all ages; of which none knows the divinity that bestowed it on the world, to slay boredom, to sharpen the senses, to exhilarate the spirit.” – Stefan Zweig

“The only thing chess players have in common is chess.” – Lodewijk Prins

“I have come to the. personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players, all chess players are artists.” – Marcel Duchamp

“A win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror.” – Wilhelm Steinitz

“When you see a good move, look for a better one.” – Emanuel Lasker

“The Pin is mightier than the sword” – Fred Reinfeld

“Of course, analysis can sometimes give more accurate results than intuition but usually it’s just a lot of work. I normally do what my intuition tells me to do. Most of the time spent thinking is just to double-check.” – Magnus Carlsen

“The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake.” – Savielly Tartakover

“Self-confidence is very important. If you don’t think you can win, you will take cowardly decisions in the crucialmoments, out of sheer respect for your opponent. You see the opportunity but also greater limitations than you should. I have always believed in what I do on the chessboard, even when I had no objective reason to. It is better to overestimate your prospects than underestimate them.” – Magnus Carlsen

“Life is a kind of Chess, with struggle, competition, good and ill events” – Benjamin Franklin

“All I want to do, ever, is just play Chess” – Bobby Fischer

“I am a meme machine” Magnus Carlsen

“They knock me for my draws, for my style, they knock me for everything I do.” – Tigran Petrosian

“Strategy requires thought, tactics require observation” – Max Euwe

“Weak points or holes in the enemy position must be occupied by pieces, not pawns.” Siegbert Tarrasch

“To avoid losing a piece, many a person has lost the game.” This is another Tartakower

“The most powerful weapon in chess is to have the next move. David Bronstein

“Play the opening like a book, the middlegame like a magician, and the endgame like a machine.” – Rudolph Spielmann

“The chessboard is the world, the pieces are the phenomena of the Universe, the rules of the game are what we call the laws of Nature and the player on the other side is hidden from us.” – Thomas Huxley

“I spent an hour contemplating “why am I so stupid?” thought probably I’m going to lose and go back and think about my behaviour for the rest of the evening!” – Levon Aronian

“I’d rather have a pawn than a finger.” – Reuben Fine

“By positional play a master tries to prove and exploit true values, whereas by combinations he seeks to refute false values … A combination produces an unexpected re-assessment of values.” – Emanuel Lasker

“All that matters on the chessboard is good moves.” – Bobby Fischer

“I go over many games collections and pick up something from the style of each player.” – Mikhail Tal

“Modern Chess is too much concerned with things like pawn structure. Forget it, checkmate ends the game. Nigel Short.”

“Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game.” – Wilhelm Steinitz

“I feel fine generally, just a little bit tired. There are still three more games and I hope can play better!” – Ding Liren

“I used to attack because it was the only thing I knew. Now I attack because I know it works best.” – Garry Kasparov

“By strictly observing Botvinnik’s rule regarding the thorough analysis of one’s own games, with the years I have come to realize that this provides the foundation for the continues development of chess mastery.” – Garry Kasparov

“Every chess master was once a beginner.” – Irving Chernev

“Chess does not drive people mad, it keeps mad people sane.” – Bill Hartston

“Becoming successful at Chess allows you to discover your own personality. That’s what I want for the kids I teach.” – Saudin Robovic

“Chess is as much a mystery as women.” – Purdy

“In chess, as it is played by the masters, chance is practically eliminated.” – Emanuel Lasker

“The shortcoming of hanging pawns is that they present a convenient target for attack. As the exchange of menproceeds, their potential strength lessens and during the endgame they turn out, as a rule, to be weak.” – Boris Spassky

“The battle for the ultimate truth will never be won. And that’s why Chess is so fascinating.” – Hans Kmoch Niemann

“I started by just sitting by the chessboard exploring things. I didn’t even have books at first, and I just played by myself. I learnt a lot from that, and I feel that it is a big reason why I now have a good intuitive understanding of chess.” – Magnus Carlsen

“The combination player thinks forward; he starts from the given position, and tries the forceful moves in his mind.” – Emanuel Lasker

“It is easy to play against the young players, for me they are like an open book.” – Tigran Petrosian

“It’s always better to sacrifice your opponent’s men.” – Savielly Tartakower

“Whenever Black succeeds in assuming the initiative and maintaining it to a successful conclusion, the sporting spirit of the chess lover feels gratified, because it shows that the resources of the game are far from being exhausted.” – Savielly Tartakower

“There are no accidents.” – Master Oogway

“For in the idea. of chess and the development of the chess mind we have a picture of the intellectual struggle of mankind.” – Richard Réti

“In almost any position the boundless possibilities of chess enable a new or at least a little-studied continuation to befound.” – Tigran Petrosian

“When the chess game is over, the pawn and the king go back to the same box.” – Irish Saying

“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.” – Michael Stean

“Whosoever sees no other aim in the game than that of giving checkmate to one’s opponent, will never become a good chess player.” – Max Euwe

“Excellence at chess is one mark of a scheming mind.” – Sherlock Holmes

Emanuel Lasker was a German chess player who held the World Chess Champion title for years. Lasker played contract bridge, Go, and his own game, “Lasca,” a variation of checkers.

“I don’t believe in psychology. believe in good moves.” – Bobby Fischer

“It is a well known phenomenon that the same amateur who can conduct the middle game quite creditably, is usually perfectly helpless in the end game. One of the principal requisites of good chess is the ability to treat both the middle and end game equally well.” – Aron Nimzowitsch

“Checkers is for tramps.” – Paul Morphy

“I have always a slight feeling of pity for the man who has no knowledge of chess.” – Siegbert Tarrasch

“In some places words have been replaced by symbols which, like amulets from a witch’s bag, have the power to consume the living spirit of chess.” – Tigran Petrosian

“I don’t think he payed his best, but still he played very good.” – Praggnanandhaa

“Chess is a sea in which a gnat may drink and an elephant may bathe.” – Hindu proverb

“When I today ask myself whence I got the moral courage, for it takes moral courage to make a move – or form aplan running counter to all tradition, I think I may say in answer, that it was only my intense preoccupation with theproblem of the blockade which helped me to do so.” – Aron Nimzowitsch

“If you are going to make your mark among masters, you have to work far harder and more intensively, or, to put itmore exactly, the work is far more complex than that needed to gain the title of Master.” – Mikhail Botvinnik

“Suit up!” Magnus Carlsen

“I didn’t picture myself as even a grandmaster, to say nothing of aspiring to the chess crown. This was not because Iwas timid – I wasn’t – but because I simply lived in one world, and the grandmasters existed in a completely different one.People like that were not really even people, but like gods or mythical heroes.” – Anatoly Karpov

“Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind.” – Bobby Fischer

Many regarded Bobby Fischer as the best chess player of all time – although Magnus Carlsen fans may disagree. Born in Chicago in 1943, he passed away in 2008 in Iceland. Of Fischer, Miguel Najdorf said, “Bobby just drops the pieces, and they fall on the right squares.” Fischer thrived on the competition once, saying, “I like the moment when I break a man’s ego.”

“A win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror” – Wilhelm Steinitz

“Knights Are Tricky Bastards” – Old Wise Saying

“I don’t believe in perfection, but I believe in excellence.” – Ivan Ljubicic

“Attack! Always Attack!” – Adolf Anderssen

“My forte was the middlegame. I had a good feeling for the critical moments of the play. This undoubtedly compensated for my lack of opening preparation and, possibly, not altogether perfect play in the endgame. In my games

“Chess is war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s ego. – Bobby Fischer

“It is always better to sacrifice your opponents’ men.” – Savielly Tartakower

“It is not enough to be a good player… you must also play well.” – Siegbert Tarrasch

“Tactics flow from a superior position.” – Bobby Fischer

“When your house is on fire, you can’t be bothered with the neighbors. Or, as we say in chess, if your King is under attack, don’t worry about losing a pawn on the queenside.” – Garry Kasparov

“The defensive power of a pinned piece is only imaginary.” – Aaron Nimzovich

“If you don’t know what to do, find your worst piece and look for a better square.” – Gerald Schwarz

“You can’t overestimate the importance of psychology in chess, and as much as some players try to downplay it, Ibelieve that winning requires a constant and strong psychology not just at the board but in every aspect of your life.” – Garry Kasparov

“There is no remorse like the remorse of chess.” – H. G. Wells

“Chess is a terrific way for kids to build self image and self esteem.” – Saudin Robovic

“Modern Chess is too much concerned with things like Pawn structure. Forget it, Checkmate ends the game.” – Nigel Short

“Pawns are born free, yet they are everywhere in chains.” – Rick Kennedy

“All things being equal, the player will prevail who first succeeds in uniting the efforts of both rooks in an important direction.” – Eugene Znosko-Borovsky

“By all means examine the games of the great chess players, but don’t swallow them whole. Their games arevaluable not for their separate moves, but for their vision of chess, their way of thinking.” – Anatoly Karpov

“The task of the positional player is systematically to accumulate slight advantages and try to convert temporary advantages into permanent ones, otherwise the player with the better position runs the risk of losing it.” – Wilhelm Steinitz

“By the time a player becomes a Grandmaster, almost all of his training time is dedicated to work on this first phase.The opening is the only phase that holds out the potential for true creativity and doing something entirely new.” – GarryKasparov

“Chess is the art of analysis.” – Mikhail Botvinik

“Chess continues to advance over time, so the players of the future will inevitably surpass me in the quality of their play, assuming the rules and regulations allow them to play serious chess. But it will likely be a long time before anyone spends 0 consecutive years as number, one as I did.” – Garry Kasparov

“I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player’s personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing.” – Vladimir Kramnik

“A player, as the world believed he was, he was not, his studious temperament made that impossible; and thus he was conquered by a player and in the end little valued by the world, he died.” – Emanuel Lasker

“The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made.” – Savielly Tartakower

“I am the best I don’t have any doubt about that, but you gotta prove it when you play! – Magnus Carlsen

“Strategy requires thought, tactics require observation.” – Max Euwe

“Things often did not reach the endgame!” – Boris Spassky

“He who has a slight disadvantage plays more attentively, inventively and more boldly than his antagonist who either takes it easy or aspires after too much. Thus a slight disadvantage is very frequently seen to convert into a good, solid advantage.” – Emanuel Lasker

“The passed pawn is a criminal, who should be kept under lock and key. Mild measures, such as police surveillance, are not sufficient.” – Aron Nimzowitsch

“In mathematics, if I find a new approach to a problem, another mathematician might claim that he has a better, moreelegant solution. In chess, if anybody claims he is better than I, I can checkmate him.” – Emanuel Lasker

“The essence of Chess is thinking about what Chess is.” – David Bronstein

“It is annoying that the rules of chess do not allow a pawn to take either horizontally or backwards, but only forwards… This psychological tuning is ideal for attacking purposes, but what about for defence?” – David Bronstein

“After a bad opening, there is hope for the middle game. After a bad middle game, there is hope for the endgame. But once you are in the endgame, the moment of truth has arrived.” – Edmar Mednis

“If in a battle, I seize a bit of debatable land with a handful of soldiers, without having done anything to prevent an enemy bombardment of the position, would it ever occur to me to speak of a conquest of the terrain in question?Obviously not. Then why should I do so in chess?” – Aron Nimzowitsch

“We cannot resist the fascination of sacrifice, since a passion for sacrifices is part of Chessplayer’s nature” – Rudolf Spielman

“Give me a difficult positional game, I will play it. But totally won positions, I cannot stand them.” – Hein Donner

“Nothing excites jaded Grandmasters more than a theoretical novelty” – Dominic Lawson

“One bad move nullifies forty good ones.” – Israel Albert Horowitz

“Of chess, it has been said that life is not long enough for it, but that is the fault of life, not chess.” – William Napier

“When you play against an experienced opponent who exploits all the defensive resources at his command you sometimes have to walk time and again, along the narrow path of ‘the only move.” – David Bronstein

“You may learn much more from a game you lose than from a game you win. You will have to lose hundreds of games before becoming a good player.” – José Raúl Capablanca

“There is always something more to learn. Even for a master” – Master Oogway

The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake.

“Unlike other games in which lucre is the end and aim, [chess] recommends itself to the wise by the fact that its mimic battles are fought for no prize but honor. It is eminently and emphatically the philosopher’s game.” – Paul Morphy

“Naturally, the psychological susceptibility of a match participant is significantly higher than a participant in a tournament, since each game substantially changes the over-all position.” – Mikhail Tal

“Even the most distinguished players have in their careers experienced severe disappointments due to ignorance of the best lines or suspension of their own common sense.” – Tigran Petrosian

“If you are weak in the endgame, you must spend more time analyzing studies; in your training games you must aim at transposing to endgames, which will help you to acquire the requisite experience.” – Mikhail Botvinnik

“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.” – Wilhelm Steinitz

“Play the opening like, a book, the middle game like a magician, and the endgame like a machine.” – Rudolf Spielmann

“A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great chess player.” – Bobby Fischer

“Who is your opponent tonight? Tonight I am playing against the Black pieces” – Akiba Rubinstein

“I have always thought it a matter of honour for every chess player to deserve the smile of fortune.” – Mikhail Tal

“I … have two vocations: chess and engineering. If I played chess only, I believe that my success would not havebeen significantly greater. I can play chess well only when I have fully convalesced from chess and when the ‘hunger for chess’ once more awakens within me.” – Mikhail Botvinnik

“It’s hard to be very positive after a day on which I collapsed, but I think apart from today my play has been good, at least in the knockout!” – Magnus Carlsen

“If you have made a mistake or committed an inaccuracy there is no need to become annoyed and to think that everything is lost. You have to reorientate yourself quickly and find a new plan in the new situation.” – David Bronstein

“No one ever won a game by resigning.” – Savielly Tartakower

“Daring ideas are like chess men moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.” When Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Chess holds its master in its own bonds, shackling the mind and brain so that the inner freedom of the very strongest must suffer.” – Albert Einstein

“If it is true that a player’s style is his person, then everyone plays as he is intended to by nature. I am naturally cautious, and I altogether dislike situations which involve risk.” – Tigran Petrosian

“Those who say they understand chess understand nothing.” – Robert Hubner

“Last 5, I months, I was just living my life, trying to prepare a little for the Candidates!” – Alireza Firouzja

That concludes the list of the best Chess quotes. Refer to it when looking for inspiration. If you want further help, check out the guide on how to stop blundering in Chess .

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10 Inspiring Chess Quotes From the Masters

Edward Scimia is an award-winning chess expert and writer with 15 years of hands-on experience as a private chess instructor and USCF tournament director. Edward is a first place winner of the World Open Chess Tournament and he edited the USCF's e-newsletter, Chess Review Online.

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Over the last few centuries, there have been hundreds of incredible quotes about chess . These ten sayings—on everything from making major blunders in chess to the importance of the pawn as a strategic piece—offer wisdom from the masters of the game .

“Tactics flow from a superior position.”

- Bobby Fischer

We’ve all heard that chess is almost entirely about tactics, especially at the lower levels of the game. And it’s true that for amateurs, nearly every game will be decided by a tactical error. But Fischer reminds us that the likelihood of making such an error is based only on our tactical skills; to really show our tactical prowess, we must first reach good positions where the tactics are likely to favor us—and make finding the correct paths difficult for our opponents.

“Even the laziest king flees wildly in the face of a double check.”

- Aron Nimzowitsch

This fun quote is a pithy way of explaining the power of the double check. Since no piece can block two attackers of the same—or capture them—a double check always requires the king to move, if he can.

“Chess is a fairy tale of 1,001 blunders.”

- Savielly Tartakower

Every player makes mistakes, and there has yet to be player—human or computer—who can come close to playing the game perfectly. Mistakes make chess interesting, though most of us would probably prefer to make fewer blunders among our moves.

“The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake.”

Since we can’t expect to play perfectly, we have to hope to make fewer mistakes than our opponents—and hope that they err last. A simpler way of making this point is that the player who makes the second-to-last losing move will win, but that’s not quite as catchy.

“When you see a good move, look for a better one.”

- Emanuel Lasker

This classic quote from Lasker encapsulates one of the most important lessons every new player struggles to learn. Finding a move that seems sufficient—or even good—does not mean you’re ready to play it. Instead, you must search for the best move for a reasonable amount of time. (What that means is largely dependent on the time control you’re playing with). Only then can you settle for the best move you’ve found so far.

“The pawns are the soul of chess.”

- Francois Andre Danican Philidor

Philidor was the first player to acknowledge the overwhelming importance of pawns in a well-played chess game, where pawn structure and small material edges are more likely to determine the winner than major blunders.

"Half the variations which are calculated in a tournament game..."

" ...turn out to be completely superfluous. Unfortunately, no one knows in advance which half."

- Jan Timman

It’s important to analyze all of your candidate moves, not just the ones that interest you. Timman reminds us that while it is tempting to take shortcuts, there’s no way of knowing whether you’re skipping over the critical line until you take a look at everything.

“The hardest game to win is a won game.”

Of course, this isn’t literally true: It’s much harder to win when you are behind than when you are up a queen. But it is true that one of the most difficult skills to develop as a chess player is the ability to convert material advantage into a win.

“A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it.”

- Wilhelm Steinitz

Allowing your opponent to keep her piece might give her a material advantage that you can’t overcome. But this quote is also about the changing of the guard in chess, as Steinitz moved high-level play away from unsound sacrifices to one where accurate play and the accumulation of advantages ruled the day.

“Many have become chess masters; no one has become the master of chess.”

- Siegbert Tarrasch

This quote is yet another reminder that there is always room for improvement in our chess game. There’s nothing we do perfectly, and chess always provides us with more to learn and study. The incredible depth of this game suggests that even the mightiest computers will have plenty more to figure out for decades, centuries, and perhaps even millennia.

57 Inspiring Chess Quotes Worth Remembering

If you or a loved one loves chess, it is essential to have a few deep, powerful chess quotes on hand. The best chess quotes capture the excitement and strategy of the game. Read on to see some quotes about chess from chess masters and others.

Here’s a quick chess move I bet you’ve never heard of before we dive in.

1. “Chess is life.” – Bobby Fischer

2. “These young guys are playing checkers. I’m out there playing chess.” – Kobe Bryant

3. “Life is a chess match. Every decision that you make has a consequence to it.” – P.K. Subban

4. “A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kickboxing.” – Emo Philips

5. “Critical thinking is the most important factor with chess. As it is in life, you need to think before you make decisions.” – Hikaru Nakamura

6. “Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don’t find out til too late that he’s been playing with two queens all along.” – Terry Pratchett

7. “In life, as in chess, forethought wins.” – Charles Buxton

8. “Whoever called snooker ‘chess with balls’ was rude, but right.” – Clive James

9. “Drawing is rather like playing chess: your mind races ahead of the moves that you eventually make.” – David Hockney

10. “I feel as if I were a piece in a game of chess when my opponent says of it: That piece cannot be moved.” – Soren Kierkegaard

11. “The chess player who develops the ability to play two dozen boards at a time will benefit from learning to compress his or her analysis into less time.” – Marilyn vos Savant

12. “Chess is my life, but my life is not chess.” – Anatoly Karpov

13. “I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player’s personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing.” – Vladimir Kramnik

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I consider myself to be a genius who happens to play chess. - Bobby Fischer

14. “Fencing is a game of living chess, a match where reflexes only work in combination with intent, and mind and body must work together at every moment.” – V. E. Schwab

15. “Chess: It’s like alcohol. It’s a drug. I have to control it, or it could overwhelm me. I have a regular Monday night game at my home, and I do play a little online.” – Charles Krauthammer

16. “Chess demolishes differences. It’s a language of different generations.” – Judit Polgar

17. “Chess is ruthless: you’ve got to be prepared to kill people.” – Nigel Short

18. “Each outing is its own game. You roll on your game plan. It is a different chess match each time you go out there. I just try to be prepared.” – Jason Hammel

19. “Chess is not for timid souls.” – Wilhelm Steinitz

20. “All I want to do, ever, is play chess.” – Bobby Fischer

21. “Spying is like a game of chess: Sometimes you have to withdraw, sometimes you have to sacrifice one of your pieces to win – preferably a knight rather than a king or queen.” – John Rhys-Davies

22. “The truth of the matter is that chess is not the game of life because life does not ever happen the way you strategize and plan.” – Jason Reynolds

23. “I am still a victim of chess. It has all the beauty of art – and much more. It cannot be commercialized. Chess is much purer than art in its social position.” – Marcel Duchamp

24. “Once you’re a chess player, you spend a lot of time thinking about the game and you can’t get it completely out of your head.” – Magnus Carlsen

25. “Chess first of all teaches you to be objective.” – Alexander Alekhine

26. “I get more upset at losing at other things than chess. I always get upset when I lose at Monopoly.” – Magnus Carlsen

27. “In chess, you should be as cool as a cucumber.” – Yuliya Snigir

28. “Life is very much about making the best decisions you can. So I think chess is very valuable.” – Hikaru Nakamura

29. “Chess is mental torture.” – Garry Kasparov

30. “I think chess players are not always what you think them to be. Or maybe it’s our job to appear serious.” – Anish Giri

31. “Chess is changing. I hope chess is getting more popular, more spectacular.” – Alexandra Kosteniuk

32. “The great thing about chess is it’s a game for oneself. You don’t work on what you can’t control, you just work on yourself. And I think if more people did that, we’d all be a lot better off.” – Daniel Naroditsky

33. “Chess is an infinitely complex game, which one can play in infinitely numerous and varied ways.” – Vladimir Kramnik

34. “Chess taught me patience.” – Yuzvendra Chahal

35. “In poker, you want to play the weaker guys. In chess, it’s the opposite.” – Hikaru Nakamura

36. “Chess is a game of stimulation.” – Gza

37. “When you watch chess, you don’t see the four hours that the player spends preparing for a match ahead of time.” – Hikaru Nakamura

38. “My problem with chess was that all my pieces wanted to end the game as soon as possible.” – Dave Barry

39. “I believe that the true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands.” – Alexander Alekhine

40. “Whoever sees no other aim in the game than that of giving checkmate to one’s opponent will never become a good Chess player.” – Max Euwe

41. “I was world champion. For me, chess is my life. It is everything.” – Anatoly Karpov

42. “For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression.” – Vladimir Kramnik

43. “In chess, everyone’s accepted. That’s what’s great about it. You can be a little bit different. You can be an oddball.” – Hikaru Nakamura

44. “I want to show how rich chess is and what kind of history it has, through culture, literature, and education.” – Judit Polgar

45. “I consider myself to be a genius who happens to play chess.” – Bobby Fischer

46. “Chess can be described as the movement of pieces eating one another.” – Marcel Duchamp

47. “Political analysis is full of chess metaphors, reflecting an old tradition of seeing games as models of physical and social reality.” – Dominic Cummings

48. “People are governed with the head; kindness of heart is little use in chess.” – Nicolas Chamfort

49. “Chess is a game where all different sorts of people can come together, not a game in which people are divided because of their religion or country of origin.” – Hikaru Nakamura

Chess Quote: "Chess is a game where all different sorts of people can come together, not a game in which people are divided because of their religion or country of origin." - Hikaru Nakamura

50. “My mother and father met while playing chess, so I’ve always had a fondness for the game. If it weren’t for chess, I might not be here.” – Dorothy Dunnett

51. “Life is not always like chess. Just because you have the king surrounded, don’t think he is not capable of hurting you.”- Ron Livingston

52. “With chess, it was almost this palpable electricity that I felt. You’re totally in control of your own fate. There’s no luck factor. It’s you and the pieces.” – Daniel Naroditsky

53. “I learned that fighting on the chessboard could also have an impact on the political climate in the country.” – Garry Kasparov

54. “I barely know what my plans are for tomorrow, but I hope chess will remain a major part of my life.” – Anish Giri

55. “Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which an art imposes on its adherents.” – Alexander Alekhine

56. “Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game.” – Wilhelm Steinitz

57. “You can’t win the chess match if you don’t have enough pieces.” – Stephon Marbury

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64 Greatest Chess Quotes Of All Time

From grandmasters to novel authors along with people of all backgrounds, chess has been talked about for centuries now. in this endless discussion over the game, we bring you 64 quotes about chess that will motivate you to start or continue playing it.

From a1 to h1

1. “chess is the struggle against the error.” – johannes zukertort, 2. “every chess master was once a beginner.” – irving chernev, 3. “avoid the crowd. do your own thinking independently. be the chess player, not the chess piece.” – ralph charell, 4. “chess makes men wiser and clear-sighted.” – vladimir putin, 5. “chess holds its master in its own bonds, shackling the mind and brain so that the inner freedom of the very strongest must suffer.” – albert einstein, 6. “chess is a war over the board. the object is to crush the opponent’s mind.” – bobby fischer, 7. “chess is the struggle against the error.” – johannes zukertort, 8. “chess is the gymnasium of the mind.” – blaise pascal.

From a2 to h2

9. “every chess master was once a beginner.” – irving chernev, 10. “even the laziest king flees wildly in the face of a double check” - aaron nimzowitsch, 11. “we cannot resist the fascination of sacrifice, since a passion for sacrifices is part of a chess player's nature.” - rudolf spielman, 12. “nothing excites jaded grandmasters more than a theoretical novelty.” -dominic lawson, 13. “a win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror” - wilhelm steinitz, 14. “only the player with the initiative has the right to attack” - wilhelm steinitz, 15. “chess is rarely a game of ideal moves. almost always, a player faces a series of difficult consequences whichever move he makes.” – david shenk, 16. “when you see a good move, look for a better one.” – emanuel lasker.

From a3 to h3

17. “half the variations which are calculated in a tournament game turn out to be completely superfluous. unfortunately, no one knows in advance which half.” – jan timman, 18. “even a poor plan is better than no plan at all.” – mikhail chigorin, 19. “tactics is knowing what to do when there is something to do; strategy is knowing what to do when there is nothing to do.” – savielly tartakower, 20. “in life, as in chess, forethought wins.” – charles buxton, 21. “you may learn much more from a game you lose than from a game you win. you will have to lose hundreds of games before becoming a good player.” – josé raúl capablanca, 22. “i don’t believe in psychology. i believe in good moves.” – bobby fischer, 23. “play the opening like a book, the middlegame like a magician, and the endgame like a machine.” – rudolph spielmann, 24. “i used to attack because it was the only thing i knew. now i attack because i know it works best.” – garry kasparov.

From a4 to h4

25. “it’s always better to sacrifice your opponent’s men.” – savielly tartakower, 26. “one doesn’t have to play well, it’s enough to play better than your opponent.” – siegbert tarrasch, 27. “up to this point, white has been following well-known analysis. but now he makes a fatal error: he begins to use his own head.” – siegbert tarrasch, 28. “of chess, it has been said that life is not long enough for it, but that is the fault of life, not chess.” – william napier, 29. “chess is beautiful enough to waste your life for.” – hans ree, 30. “a chess game in progress is… a cosmos unto itself, fully insulated from an infant’s cry, an erotic invitation, or war.” – david shenk, 31. “it will be cheering to know that many people are skillful chess players, though in many instances their brains, in a general way, compare unfavorably with the cognitive faculties of a rabbit.” – james mortimer, 32. “the pin is mightier than the sword.” – fred reinfeld, from a5 to h5, 33. “the only thing chess players have in common is chess.” – lodewijk prins, 34. “those who say they understand chess, understand nothing.” – robert hübner, 35. “one bad move nullifies forty good ones.” – bernhard horwitz, 36. “if your opponent offers you a draw, try to work out why he thinks he’s worse off.” – nigel short, 37. “your body has to be in top condition. your chess deteriorates as your body does. you can’t separate body and mind. ” – bobby fisher, 38. "a good player is always lucky." - jose raul capablanca., 39. “the hardest game to win is a won game” – emanuel lasker, 40. "chess is not for timid souls."- wilhelm steinitz, from a6 to h6, 41. "chess holds its master in its own bonds, shackling the mind and brain so that the inner freedom of the very strongest must suffer." -albert einstein, 42. “chess is a curse upon a man." - h. g. wells, 43. “chess is so inspiring that i do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game.”- wilhelm steinitz, 44. "chess is as much a mystery as women." – purdy, 45. “he who fears an isolated queen’s pawn should give up chess” -siegbert tarrasch, 46. “it doesn’t matter how strong a player you are, if you fail to register some development in the opening, then you are asking for trouble.”- john emms, 47. “when having an edge, [anatoly] karpov often marked time and still gained the advantage i don't know anyone else who could do that, it's incredible.”- vladimir kramnik, 48. "chess is a forcing house where the fruits of character can ripen more fully than in life." -edward morgan forster, from a7 to h7, 49. “a king may be the most important piece on the chessboard; however, the queen is the most powerful.” -karim r. ellis, 50. "to venture an opinion is like moving a piece at chess: it may be taken, but it forms the beginning of a game that is won." -johann wolfgang von goethe, 51. “it is no easy matter to reply correctly to [emanuel] lasker's bad moves.”- w.h.k. pollock, 52. “for in the idea of chess and the development of the chess mind we have a picture of the intellectual struggle of mankind.”- richard réti, 53. "chess, like love, is infectious at any age”. -salo flohr, 54. "chess is played with the mind and not with the hands" -renaud and kahn., 55. "in chess, just as in life, today's bliss may be tomorrow's poison." -assaic., 56. "chess is a fairy tale of 1001 blunders". -savielly tartakower., from a8 to h8, 57. "i started by just sitting by the chessboard exploring things. i didn't even have books at first, and i just played by myself. i learnt a lot from that, and i feel that it is a big reason why i now have a good intuitive understanding of chess''. - magnus carlsen, 58. "i don't know whether computers are improving the style of play, i know they are changing it. chess has become a different game, one could say that computers have changed the world of chess. that is pretty clear." - vladimir kramnik, 59. " when asked, -how is that you pick better moves than your opponents, i responded: i'm very glad you asked me that, because, as it happens, there is a very simple answer. i think up my own moves, and i make my opponent think up his." - alexander alekhine, 60. "help your pieces so they can help you." - paul morphy, 61." the shortcoming of hanging pawns is that they present a convenient target for attack. as the exchange of men proceeds, their potential strength lessens and during the endgame they turn out, as a rule, to be weak." - boris spassky, 62." chess is a very logical game and it is the man who can reason most logically and profoundly in it that ought to win." - jose raul capablanca, 63. “after a bad opening, there is hope for the middle game. after a bad middle game, there is hope for the endgame. but once you are in the endgame, the moment of truth has arrived.” – edmar mednis, 64. "chess is the art of analysis." - mikhail botvinnik.

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The Art of Sacrifice in Chess

“A sacrifice is the natural product of the initiative.” – GM Ivan Sokolov

“Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack.” – Wilhelm Steinitz (Former World Champion, 1886-1894)

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Chapter 1 Positional Sacrifices

To this class belong all sacrifices which have the object of effecting an improvement in position by temporarily giving up material. The recapture of the material given up is an essential characteristic. It is not necessary for the compensation to be in the same currency. But the quid pro quo, in the material sense, must be adequate. In effect the positional sacrifice need not necessarily lead to an advantage in position. Undertaken in a bad position, it may barely save the game or merely prolong resistance.

However, if when all is said and done the positional sacrifice is only an exchange, it is nevertheless an exceedingly valuable weapon. Of course, one must gauge accurately the consequences of such a deal. This should not be difficult as a rule.

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The Art of Sacrificing in Chess: Strategies and Examples

S acrifices in chess can be a dynamic and daring way to gain advantages over your opponent. In this extensive article, we’ll delve into various types of sacrifices and provide detailed illustrative examples to help you become a true tactician.

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Types of Sacrifices

Piece sacrifices.

1. Minor Piece Sacrifices: Sacrificing knights and bishops can be a brilliant tactical maneuver. Sacrificing these minor pieces can create threats, open up your opponent’s position, or lead to a decisive advantage.

2. Rook Sacrifices: Sacrificing a Rook is a daring move often seen in endgames. A r ook sacrifice can pave the path to victory, discussing famous games where this tactic played a pivotal role.

3. Queen Sacrifices: The Queen is the most powerful piece on the board, and sacrificing it is a bold statement. A Queen sacrifice is rare but is often game-changing Queen sacrifices, and is one of the most daring moves in chess.

Pawn Sacrifices

1. Opening Pawn Sacrifices: Sacrificing pawns in the opening is a common way to gain central control, initiate attacks, or set the stage for a powerful middlegame.

2. Middlegame Pawn Sacrifices: In the heat of the middlegame, sacrificing pawns can create threats, disrupt your opponent’s plans, and open up lines of attack.

Strategic Considerations

Chess is not just about giving up pieces; it’s about evaluating compensation and understanding the strategic implications. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when contemplating sacrifices:

Assess the value of material gained versus material sacrificed. Sacrificing a Pawn for a strong initiative or sacrificing a piece for a mating attack are examples of evaluating compensation.
Consider factors like King safety, piece activity, and Pawn structure. Sacrifices often revolve around creating weaknesses in your opponent’s position or exploiting their king’s vulnerability.
Recognize when a sacrifice is likely to lead to a favorable position. Experience and a deep understanding of chess positions will aid in making these critical judgments.

Chess Games Featuring Stunning Sacrifices

In our exploration of the intriguing realm of chess, we’ve uncovered the concept of sacrificing pieces—a daring and strategic maneuver that can change the course of a game. The following are iconic encounters that illustrate the power and artistry of sacrifices in chess, from legendary encounters to brilliant combinations that continue to inspire players and enthusiasts alike.

The Immortal Game:

In 1851, Adolf Anderssen played against Lionel Kieseritzky in what is now known as “The Immortal Game.” This historic chess match is a prime example of the power of piece sacrifices and their potential to deliver thrilling victories. Anderssen’s extraordinary combination of Rook and Queen sacrifices left an indelible mark in chess history.

Deep Blue vs. Garry Kasparov (1997):

On May 11, 1997, chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov made a stunning decision after just 19 moves in a game against Deep Blue, a chess-playing computer developed by IBM scientists. This marked the final game of their match, which Kasparov ultimately lost two games to one, with three draws. In a move that sent shockwaves through the chess community, Deep Blue sacrificed a Knight to gain a strategic position on the board, leading to an astonishing exchange where it traded its Bishop and Rook for Kasparov’s Queen. This daring sacrifice left Kasparov in a defensive position, though not without options. Despite still having a playable position, Kasparov made an unprecedented decision and resigned, marking the first time in his illustrious career that he had conceded defeat.

Paul Morphy’s Brilliancy:

Paul Morphy , a chess prodigy of the 19th century, was known for his brilliant and aggressive style of play. One of his masterpieces involves a captivating piece sacrifice against Duke Karl and Count Isouard in 1858. This game illustrates Morphy’s tactical prowess and showcases how sacrifices can lead to a beautiful checkmate.

Modern Trends in Sacrifices

In the modern era of chess, sacrifices continue to be a fascinating aspect of the game, evolving with advancements in technology and strategy. Here, we delve into contemporary trends in chess sacrifices and how they have been shaped by the digital age.

The Impact of Chess Engines

Chess engines like Stockfish and AlphaZero have revolutionized chess analysis. Grandmasters and enthusiasts alike use these powerful tools to analyze positions and identify new sacrificial ideas. Chess engines have expanded the boundaries of what is considered a sound sacrifice and have led to a resurgence in creative play.

Opening Preparation and Sacrifices

Modern chess databases are brimming with opening novelties and sharp lines that involve sacrifices. Players prepare their sacrificial ideas thoroughly, leading to exciting battles right from the opening moves. Discuss recent examples of well-prepared sacrifices that caught opponents off guard.

Online Chess Platforms and Spectacular Sacrifices

Online chess platforms, with their rapid time controls and global player base, have provided the ideal stage for players to experiment with daring sacrifices. Spectacular combinations that may have gone unnoticed in classical games now shine in online blitz and bullet games. Share some thrilling online encounters that showcase the enduring allure of sacrifices.

The Balance Between Sacrifice and Calculation

While sacrifices are a captivating aspect of chess, modern players must strike a balance between intuition and calculation. With computer analysis, players can assess the risks and rewards of sacrifices with greater precision. Discuss how players navigate this delicate balance in the contemporary chess landscape.

These modern trends in chess sacrifices highlight the dynamic nature of the game and its ability to adapt to new challenges and opportunities. As technology continues to advance, we can expect even more exciting sacrificial ideas to emerge, adding depth and excitement to the world of chess.

Spotting Sacrificing Opportunities

Spotting opportunities for sacrifices can be a game-changer. Here’s how to recognize those pivotal moments:

King Safety: Keep a keen eye on your opponent’s King safety. Vulnerabilities like an exposed King or a lack of Pawn cover can often present excellent opportunities for sacrifices, especially if you can launch a swift attack.
Overloaded Defenders: Look for overloaded enemy pieces–those that are tasked with defending multiple important squares or pieces. Sacrificing to force an overloaded piece to move or capture can disrupt your opponent’s coordination.
Weaknesses in the Pawn Structure: Assess your opponent’s Pawn structure for weaknesses. Sacrificing a piece or a Pawn to create permanent Pawn weaknesses can give you long-term positional advantages.
Active Piece Play: Evaluate the activity of your pieces. Sacrificing a Pawn or exchange to activate your pieces, especially the Rooks and the Queen, can lead to devastating attacks and tactical combinations.

Improving Your Sacrificial Skills

Enhancing your ability to spot and execute sacrifices is a continuous process. Here are some steps to improve your sacrificial skills:

Study Classic Sacrificial Games: Analyze famous games where sacrifices played a pivotal role. Understand the thought process behind each sacrifice and how it influenced the outcome.
Tactical Training: Regularly practice tactical puzzles and exercises, including checkmate puzzles . Sacrifices often involve sharp tactical combinations, so sharpening your tactical vision is crucial.
Endgame Mastery: Improve your endgame skills . Sacrifices can sometimes lead to simplified endgames where accurate calculation is essential. A strong endgame foundation will support your sacrificial play.
Positional Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of Pawn structures and piece activity. Sacrifices are not just about tactics; they are often rooted in positional considerations.
Review Your Own Games: Analyze your own games, especially those where you missed potential sacrifices. Learn from your mistakes and explore what could have been gained through a well-timed sacrifice.
Practice Sacrificial Openings: Experiment with openings and gambits that involve sacrifices. Playing these openings regularly will help you become more comfortable with the sacrifices they entail.

Sacrificing in chess is an art that requires a combination of vision, calculation, and intuition. By honing your sacrificial skills and actively seeking opportunities to sacrifice when the position warrants it, you can become a more versatile and formidable chess player.

Sacrificing in chess is an art that adds excitement and complexity to the game. We’ve covered various types of sacrifices, strategic considerations, famous examples, and practical tips. The path to mastery may be challenging, but by embracing the art of sacrificing, you’ll become a more versatile and creative chess player. As you continue your chess journey, remember that each sacrifice tells a story on the board–a story of boldness, tactics, and, ultimately, victory.

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Motivational Chess Quotes

“No one ever won a game by resigning” – Saviely Tartakower

“Every chess master was once a beginner” – Chernev

“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind” -Blasie Pascal

“You can only get good at chess if you love the game” – Bobby Fischer

“Chess opens and enriches your mind” – Saudin Robovic

“ A bad day of chess is better than any good day at work.” – N.N.

Instructive Chess Quotes

“A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it.” – Wilhelm Steinitz

“The pawns are the soul of the game” – Philidor

“You must take your opponent into a deep dark forest where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one” – Tal

“When you see a good move, look for a better one.” – Emanuel Lasker

“In blitz, the knight is stronger than the bishop” – Vlastimil Hort

“One bad moves nullifies forty good ones” – Horowitz

“The king is a fighting piece. Use it!” – Wilhelm Steinitz

“The defensive power of a pinned piece is only imaginary” – Aaron Nimzowitsch

“Openings teach you openings, endgames teach you chess!” – Stephan Gerzadowicz

Passionate Chess Quotes

“Chess is life.” – Bobby Fischer

“All I want to do, ever, is just play chess” – Bobby Fischer

“Chess is the art of analysis” – Mikhail Botvinnik

“Chess is above all, a fight!” – Emanuel Lasker

“Help your pieces so they can help you” – Paul Morphy

“Don’t even mention losing to me. I can’t stand to think of it.” – Bobby Fischer

“Chess is not for timid souls” – Wilhelm Steinitz

Chess Philosophy Quotes

“Chess is everything: art, science and sport.” – Anatoly Karpov

“When the chess game is over, the pawn and the king go back to the same box” – Saying from Ireland

“A bad plan is better than none at all” – Marshall

“Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make people happy” – Tarrasch

Funny Chess Quotes

“Why must I lose to this idiot?” – Aaron Nimzowitsch

“The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman. The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life.” – Paul Morphy

“In a gambit you give up a pawn for the sake of getting a lost game.” – Samuel Standige Boden

“Some sacrifices are sound, the rest are mine” – Mikhail Tal

“I have never in my life played the french defense, which is the dullest of all openings” – Wilhelm Steinitz

These brilliant chess quotes remind us of the complexity and beauty of the game . They also make iconic chess players such as Nimzowitsch more relatable. To me, the old masters can feel distant.

The masters of today such as Hikaru Nakamura or Magnus Carlsen are streaming live on twitch on a regular basis, therefore it feels like you know them as a person.

This is simply not possible with older chess legends. But if you read their books and quotes, the personality of these players comes to life. After missing first place in a tournament in Berlin, Nimzowitsch loudly asked why he lost against this idiot – who can’t relate to that after a bad loss?!

Thoughts are often hard to express. You have a feeling in your head, but you can’t articulate it in a way that fully captures the emotion. I often struggle with this, but I think these quotes manage to do so. If you find more inspiring chess quotes, please send them my way, I’d be happy to include more in this list.

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A man who is willing to commit suicide has the initiative.

When you play Bobby, it is not a question if you win or lose. It is a question if you survive.

We can compare classical chess and rapid chess with theatre and cinema - some actors don't like the latter and prefer to work in the theatre.

The computer age has arrived, and it influences everything: analysis, preparation, information. Now a different talent is required - the ability to synthesize ideas.

Time control directly influences the quality of play.

The best indicator of a Chess Player's form is his ability to sense the Climax of the game.

Nowadays the dynamic element is more important in chess - players more often sacrifice material to obtain dynamic compensation.

My forte was the middlegame. I had a good feeling for the critical moments of the play. This undoubtedly compensated for my lack of opening preparation and, possibly, not altogether perfect play in the endgame. In my games things often did not reach the endgame!

Often, in the Ruy Lopez, one must be patient, wait and carry on a lengthy and wearisome struggle.

I still hope to kill Fischer

Bobby Fischer has an enormous knowledge of chess and his familiarity with the chess literature of the USSR is immense.

In my country, at that time, being a champion of chess was like being a King. At that time I was a King and when you are King you feel a lot of responsibility, but there is nobody there to help you.

After I won the title, I was confronted with the real world. People do not behave naturally anymore - hypocrisy is everywhere.

When I am in form, my style is a little bit stubborn, almost brutal. Sometimes I feel a great spirit of fight which drives me on.

The shortcoming of hanging pawns is that they present a convenient target for attack. As the exchange of men proceeds, their potential strength lessens and during the endgame they turn out, as a rule, to be weak.

The power of hanging Pawns is based precisely in their Mobility, in their Ability to create acute situations instantly.

The best tournament that I have ever played in was in 1950. It was great - a waiter came to you during the game, and you could order anything you wanted to drink (even some vodka, if you liked). Pity, there are no longer tournaments organized in this manner.

I also follow chess on the Internet, where Kasparov's site is very interesting.

For example, computer defends well, but for humans its is harder to defend than attack, particularly with the modern time control.

I think that the World Champion should try to defend the quality of play more than anyone else.

There is only one thing Fischer does in Chess without pleasure: to lose!

Nowadays there is more dynamism in chess, modern players like to take the initiative. Usually they are poor defenders though.

Recently I saw Kasparov and he looked to me as still young and potent champion.

Nowadays young people have great choice of occupations, hobbies, etc, so chess is experiencing difficulties because of the high competition. Now it's hard to make living in chess, so our profession does attract young people.

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Chess Quotes refers to a collection of insightful and thought-provoking statements made by various individuals about the game of chess. These quotes capture the essence of chess, highlighting its strategic nature, intellectual challenges, and the lessons it teaches about life.

Chess quotes often touch upon themes such as foresight, patience, decision-making, and the importance of planning ahead. They offer valuable insights into the mindsets and philosophies of players, both past and present, and serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for chess enthusiasts around the world.

Below are various chess quotes with their meanings/explanations;

Chess Quotes + Their Meanings/Explanations

“I feel as if I were a piece in a game of chess when my opponent says of it: That piece cannot be moved.” - Soren Kierkegaard

In the following quote, the author discusses how they feel when someone tells them that a particular piece on the chessboard is unable to be moved. They describe feeling as if they are a piece on the chessboard and their opponent is telling them that this piece is not able to be moved.

“Chess and me, it’s hard to take them apart. It’s like my alter ego.” - Bobby Fischer

Chess has been around for centuries and has become a popular game across the globe. It is a mental and physical challenge that can be played by people of all ages. People who are good at chess often have an insight into complex problems and strategies. This is what I believe about myself when I am playing chess. I am like my alter ego, a calculated and strategic player.

“Some people see life as a game of chess, while others prefer to see it as a game of cricket; but the longer I live, the more I think of it as a game of Consequences.” - Craig Brown

For some people, life is a game of chess. They consider every action and decision they make, weighing the possible consequences before making a move. For others, life is a game of cricket. They focus on the moment, enjoying the journey and the chance to interact with others while playing. We all have choices we can make that will affect not only ourselves but those around us as well.

“Fighting Manny Pacquiao is like playing a very fast game of chess. He was very fast and sharp. You have to be alert at all times and on your toes. There was a lot of incoming.” - Jessie Vargas, professional boxer

Fighting Manny Pacquiao is like playing a very fast game of chess. He was very fast and sharp. You have to be alert at all times and on your toes. There were a lot of incoming punches that you had to dodge or block. You also have to be quick in your reaction time if he ever tries to take down you.

“Once the game is over,” he says, “the king and the pawn go back in the same box. In life and death we are equal.” - Lisa Renee Jones

In life and death we are equal. This is a fact that chess players know all too well. The game of chess is a symbolic battle between two pawns, but in the end the king and the pawn go back in the same box. This has been proven through scientific studies that show how we are all made up of the same molecules.

“Chess enjoys a not wholly undeserved reputation for psychic derangement. It is an endeavor associated, when not with frank madness, with oddness and isolation. I remember a psychiatrist friend visiting me at a chess club in downtown Boston once. He walked in, sat down, looked around and said, ‘Jeez, I could run a group here.” - Charles Krauthammer

If you've ever seen a movie about chess, chances are you've also seen one where the chess player is either possessed by the devil or has some sort of mental breakdown. But is this reputation really deserved? Unfortunately, it seems that way. Chess enjoys a not wholly undeserved reputation for psychic derangement. It is an endeavor associated, when not with frank madness, with oddness and isolation.

“Life’s too short for chess.” - Henry James Byron

Chess is a game that has been around for centuries. It can be very challenging and often requires a lot of thought. However, many people don't think its a great way to spend their time. Life is too short for a game like chess, they say.

“The way you have to think in chess is good for everyday thinking, really, especially for brothers in the urban community who never take that second look, never take that second thought.” - Rza

Urban brothers often grow up together without ever really taking the time to learn how to think strategically. Chess can provide them with a tool to help them think more effectively and problem-solve. It can also help them build trust, communication and collaboration skills. In fact, chess can be used as a way to connect with others in the community, regardless of their social class or race.

“The ability to get ahead in an organization is simply another talent, like the ability to play chess, paint pictures, do coronary bypass operations, or pickpockets.” - Robert Shea, novelist

Talents like being able to get ahead in an organization are simply another talent. Like the ability to play chess, paint pictures, do coronary bypass operations, or pickpockets, these talents can be developed with practice and effort. It is important for people to remember that these talents can be used in any field they choose. If a person has a talent for getting ahead in an organization, they should not hesitate to use it.

“Chess is ruthless: you’ve got to be prepared to kill people.” - Nigel Short

Chess is a ruthless game. You've got to be prepared for people who are better than you. If you're not ready for that, then you're not going to last long in the chess world. There's no room for error, and if you don't have the skill to compete, then you'll quickly find yourself on the sidelines.

“I grew up with plenty of smart people. They would beat me at chess; they could solve brain teasers before I could, but then they would struggle in algebra. These were incredibly smart people who simply did not have the foundation in math that I had.” - Sal Khan, educator

In my childhood, I grew up with plenty of smart people. They would beat me at chess; they could solve brain teasers before I could, but then they would struggle in algebra. These were incredibly smart. They would do things that most people couldn't even dream of doing. However, despite their intelligence, these same people struggled in school. This was largely because they were not taught how to properly use their intelligence.

“That’s easy, Alice,” he said. His amber eyes melted into hers. “It’s the first rule of chess: always protect your queen.” - J.M. Sullivan

In a world of rationality and logical thinking, it is often easy to overlook the importance of good instincts. However, in the world of chess, where one's queen is the most important piece on the board, it is essential to protect her at all costs. That is why it is always important to have a good chess coach who can help you hone your skills and develop good instincts.

“In both games, you have to think fast. In chess you tend to know all the patterns already, just like in football.” - Edgar Davids, professional “footballer”

Chess and football both require quick thinking, as the game is all about making the right decision in a short amount of time. In chess, there are many patterns that you may have seen before, just like in football. However, the speed of the game makes it important to be able to think on your feet and make quick decisions.

“I don’t play chess with my life, ya’ know.” - Russell Crowe

This quote reflects the character Red's mindset towards his imprisonment and the risks he is willing to take in order to protect himself and those close to him.

“Many leaders are tempted to lead like a chess master, striving to control every move, when they should be leading like gardeners, creating and maintaining a viable ecosystem in which the organization operates.” - Stanley A. McChrystal, Army General

Leadership is a difficult and often thankless task. It requires a delicate balance of providing direction while allowing subordinates the freedom to carry out their work. Too much control and leadership can be harmful, leading to a dictatorship or an organization that is ineffective. Leaders should strive to lead like gardeners, creating and maintaining a viable ecosystem in which the organization can flourish. This type of leadership allows subordinates to grow and develop while still providing guidance and support.

“In chess, one cannot control everything. Sometimes a game takes an unexpected turn, in which beauty begins to emerge. Both players are always instrumental in this.” - Vladimir Kramnik

The beauty of chess can be found in its unpredictability. Both players are always instrumental in this, as they must be able to react quickly and creatively to changes in the game. This unpredictability often results in unforeseen combinations and tactical battles, which can produce some beautiful moments.

“Chess is not for timid souls.” - Wilhelm Steinitz

Chess is not for timid souls. It requires a lot of concentration, and even more courage, to compete at the highest level. But that's what makes it so special. Chess is a mental and physical challenge that can test one's limits.

“These guys are playing checkers. I’m out here playing chess. When they figure it out, it’s too late.” - Max Holloway, mixed martial artist

In a world of fast-paced competitive games, checkers may seem like an outdated pastime. But for some people, it's the perfect way to relax. Checkers is a two-player game that can be played with any number of players, and always results in a quick and intense game. Players use their pieces to capture their opponent's pieces, until one player is overthrown and the game is over.

“I believe that true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands.” - Alexander Alekhine

The true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands. It's a cerebral game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities, has a centuries-old history, and continues to be one of the world's most popular board games.

“Life is not always like chess. Just because you have the king surrounded, don’t think he is not capable of hurting you.” - Ron Livingston

In life, sometimes you have to take risks. Sometimes the king is surrounded, but that does not mean he cannot hurt you. Sometimes the enemy is in a position to crush you, but that does not mean you cannot make a comeback. Life is not always like chess, and that is why it is important to be flexible and opportunistic in your dealings with others.

“Chess helps you to concentrate, and improve your logic. It teaches you to play by the rules and take responsibility for your actions, how to problem solve in an uncertain environment.” - Garry Kasparov

Chess has been around for over 500 years and is still played by millions of people across the globe. It is a board game that relies on strategy, and can be played by anyone of any age. Chess can help to improve your concentration, logic, and problem solving skills. It can also help to teach you the rules of the game and be responsible for your actions.

“In chess you try to do your best, but there are instances where you make mistakes or you try and take risks that you shouldn’t. And I think losing games is a good thing, because you learn more from when you lose than when you win.” - Hikaru Nakamura

In chess, you try to do your best, but there are instances where you make mistakes or you try and take risks that you shouldn't. And I think losing games is a good thing, because you learn more from them. You can always improve upon what you've done, and by losing sometimes you can figure out what you need to work on the most.

“I felt that chess… is a science in the form of a game… I consider myself a scientist. I wanted to be treated like a scientist.” - Bobby Fischer

For many people, chess is nothing more than a game. But for one man, it is much more than that. For him, chess is a science in the form of a game. He considers himself to be a scientist.

“Among a great many other things that chess teaches you is to control the initial excitement you feel when you see something that looks good. It trains you to think before grabbing and to think just as objectively when you’re in trouble.” - Stanley Kubrick

In chess, there are few things more important than controlling your emotions. Whether it's planning an attack or defending against one, the game demands that you think several steps ahead in order to make the best possible decision. This is especially true when it comes to the initial excitement you feel when you see something that looks good. By training yourself to calm down and think through your next move, you can better control the emotions that govern your play.

“I consider myself to be a genius who happens to play chess.” - Bobby Fischer

Bobby Fischer, the world-renowned chess champion, once said "I consider myself to be a genius who happens to play chess." Fischer is one of the most legendary chess players in history and his skills on the board have always been admired. His ability to think ahead, and his unparalleled creativity are some of the reasons why he is considered a genius. Fischer was born on December 26, 1942, in Iceland, and he began playing chess at a very young age.

“Drawing is rather like playing chess: your mind races ahead of the moves that you eventually make.” - David Hockney, painter

This analogy is spot on - both activities require critical thinking, quick reactions, and a high level of skill. In both cases, it's important to plan each move in advance in order to make the most effective ones.

“I am still a victim of chess. It has all the beauty of art – and much more. It cannot be commercialized. Chess is much purer than art in its social position.” - Marcel Duchamp, French-American Painter

Chess may not be as well known as some of the other popular board games, but it is one of the oldest and most popular. It has been around for centuries and is still played today. There are many different types of chess, including international chess. In international chess, teams of two players compete against each other. The object of the game is to capture all of the opponent's pieces, or to prevent the opponent from capturing any of your pieces.

“Chess is an easy game!” - Deyth Banger

Chess is often thought of as a difficult game to learn, but it is actually one of the easiest board games to play. All you need are some pieces and a board, and you can start playing right away. Even complete beginners can usually figure out how to move the pieces and make some simple strategic decisions.

“In life, as in chess, forethought wins.” - Charles Buxton

In life, as in chess, forethought wins. That's why it's so important to have a plan before you even start moving your pieces around the board. If you're not sure where you're going or what you'll need to do to get there, you'll end up getting stuck and frustrated. Make sure you have a game plan before starting anything, and then stick to it no matter what.

“Chess is mental torture.” - Garry Kasparov

Chess is mental torture. Anyone who has ever played the game can attest to that. The intricate moves and calculations require intense focus and concentration, which can be incredibly frustrating and aggravating if you're not a skilled player. There's also the looming potential for humiliating defeats if you're not careful - something that's easily avoided if you don't let your mind wander during play.

“Boxing is like chess. You encourage your opponent to make mistakes so you can capitalize on them. People think you get in the ring and see the red mist, but it’s not about aggression. Avoiding getting knocked out is tactical.” - Nicola Adams, professional boxer

Boxing is like chess. You encourage your opponent to make mistakes so you can capitalize on them. People think you get in the ring and see the red mist, but it's not about aggression. Avoiding getting hit is much more important than landing punches. In fact, if you land too many punches, your opponent may just wear you down and take you out of the fight.

“I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player’s personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing.” - Vladimir Kramnik

Chess can be a very cerebral game, requiring strategy and thought. For some people, this is how they process their thoughts and emotions. For others, chess may be more physical than mental.

“Life is a chess match. Every decision that you make has a consequence to it.” - P.K. Subban

The decisions that we make everyday can either help us or hinder our progress in life. Some decisions may seem small, but over time they can have a huge impact on our lives. To be successful in life, you must be able to think two or three steps ahead and make the best decisions for yourself.

“Life is very much about making the best decisions you can. So I think chess is very valuable.” - Hikaru Nakamura

Chess is a game that has been around for centuries. It is a strategy board game that can be played by two people. The object of the game is to capture the other player's pieces. It has many benefits, including improving your problem-solving skills and developing your memory.

“The pieces are connected to each other and the King and they are in this dynamic rhythm amongst themselves and with the opponent’s pieces, wherein lies their purpose. Each move is an attempt to change that balance and to establish a new, more favorable balance and that is why in chess (and in life) we are most vulnerable when we are most aggressive-the aggressive move essentially causes us to lose balance.” - Roumen Bezergianov

The chessboard is a beautiful thing. It's a two-dimensional representation of the complex three-dimensional world that surrounds us. The pieces on the board are representations of the people and things in that world, and they interact with each other in an attempt to achieve some goal. Each move is an attempt to change things, and the game of chess is a complicated reflection of the complexities of life.

“Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don’t find out until too late that he’s been playing with two queens all along.” - Terry Pratchett

Most people believe in gods, but few know what they actually look like. Some say they are carefree and benevolent, while others claim they are vengeful and cruel. However, one thing is for sure: most gods seem to enjoy playing dice. But what many people don't know is that many gods also play chess - a game that is much more complicated than they could ever imagine.

“My problem with chess was that all my pieces wanted to end the game as soon as possible.” - Dave Barry

This is a quote from a world-renowned chess player. He explains how he struggled with the game and why he eventually quit. Chess can be a very strategic and complex game, which can be difficult to grasp for beginners.

“People are like chess pieces!” - Deyth Banger

People are like chess pieces and can be used in many different ways to achieve an outcome. People are often overlooked and undervalued, but with the right strategy and a little bit of know-how, they can be put to use to achieve success.

“Skill at helping people grow spiritually, like skill at playing chess, depends on understanding and valuing differences.” - John Ortberg

People who are skilled at helping others grow spiritually have a deep understanding and appreciation for the unique spiritual journeys of others. This skill depends on understanding and valuing differences, as well as having a compassionate heart. Those who are skilled at helping others grow spiritually also have a strong sense of intuition and empathy. They can see beyond the surface what is really going on in someone's heart, and they are able to provide guidance and support that is tailored to the individual's needs.

“I failed to make the chess team because of my height.” - Woody Allen

Many people believe that being too short to play chess can be a detriment to one's athletic ability. For some, this is enough reason not to pursue a career in chess. However, there are plenty of talented short people who play the game professionally or competently.

“In chess, you have to bring all the pieces into the game. It is about development. In writing, you have to develop the story.” - Gza

In chess, you have to bring all the pieces into the game. It is about development. In writing, you have to develop the story. Development means taking what is given and making it better. You must be willing to change what is written if it is not working. You also have to be willing to discard what you have written if it becomes bad. Editing is essential for any writer, whether they are creating a story or a paper.

“A woman can beat any man; it’s difficult to imagine another kind of sport where a woman can beat a man. That’s why I like chess.” - Alexandra Kosteniuk

Chess is a complex game that has been played by humans for centuries. The game has a long history of being a symbol of strength and intelligence. The best players in the world can outsmart and outplay any opponent, regardless of their size or gender. In fact, there are few sports where a woman can beat a man; chess is one of them.

“These young guys are playing checkers. I’m out there playing chess.” - Kobe Bryant, professional basketball player

Playing checkers and chess can be a really fun way to pass the time. These two games are very similar, but there are some differences that can make one better than the other. Checkers is more of a strategic game while chess is more of a tactical game.

“It’s a shame to be the face of chess and to play chess badly.” - Alexandra Kosteniuk

Although chess holds a revered place in the intellectual world, it is also considered one of the most difficult games to play well. For many players, the idea of representing their country or even their city by being the face of chess is something to be ashamed of. However, for some players, this may be the only way to achieve success in the game.

“I think chess players are not always what you think them to be. Or maybe it’s our job to appear serious.” - Anish Giri

Chess players, whether they are children or adults, are not always what you think them to be. Many people think of chess as a cerebral game that is only played by intelligent and sophisticated individuals, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Chess can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of their IQ, and it is one of the oldest board games in existence.

“I think there’s a misconception that chess players are all total nerds. Well, I guess they are.” - Daniel Naroditsky

Many of the top chess players in the world are also intelligent and well-read people. They know how to use their minds to outsmart their opponents, which is one of the main reasons they are so successful at the game.

“Critical thinking is the most important factor with chess. As it is in life, you need to think before you make decisions.” - Hikaru Nakamura

Chess is a strategic board game that has been enjoyed by people all over the world for centuries. It has also been considered as one of the most complex board games. Chess requires players to make strategic decisions in order to win or lose the game. It is important to be able to make sound decisions in chess because it can lead to victory or defeat.

“Chess can be described as the movement of pieces eating one another.” - Marcel Duchamp

Chess is considered one of the oldest board games in the world. It can be described as the movement of pieces eating one another. Chess originated in India and spread to Europe in the Middle Ages. The game became very popular and was used as a training tool for soldiers. Chess has been played by kings, presidents, and common people throughout the world.

“All I want to do, ever, is play chess.” - Bobby Fischer

Chess is a game that has been around for centuries, and for good reason. It's an incredibly strategic game that can be played by anyone, regardless of their skill level. Anyone can pick it up and start playing, and the potential for strategizing is endless. There are countless variations of the game that can keep you entertained for hours on end, and no two games are ever the same.

“Playing chess can make you a better poker player because it forces you to think several moves ahead. That kind of intense mental exercise develops a deeper level of thinking than is typically encountered when playing poker.” - Daniel Negreanu, professional poker player

Playing chess can help you become a better poker player because it forces you to think several moves ahead. This type of intense mental exercise helps develop a deeper level of thinking than is typically encountered in other activities, such as gambling. By using your brain more efficiently, you can improve your ability to make quick decisions and stay calm under pressure.

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Chess Quotes: Tactics

The scheme of a game is played on positional lines; the decision of it, as a rule, is effected by combinations. ~ chess quote by Reti

In the perfect chess combination as in a first-rate short story, the whole plot and counter-plot should lead up to a striking finale, the interest not being allayed until the very last moment. ~ chess quote by Yates and Winter

A thorough understanding of the typical mating continuations makes the most complicated sacrificial combinations leading up to them not only not difficult, but almost a matter of course. ~ chess quote by Tarrasch

It’s always better to sacrifice your opponent’s men. ~ chess quote by Tartakover

If the student forces himself to examine all moves that smite, however absurd they may look at first glance, he is on the way to becoming a master of tactics. ~ chess quote by Purdy

The tactician knows what to do when there is something to do; whereas the strategian knows what to do when there is nothing to do. ~ chess quote by Gerald Abrahams

Examine moves that smite! A good eye for smites is far more important than a knowledge of strategical principles. ~ chess quote by Purdy

Discovered check is the dive-bomber of the chessboard. ~ chess quote by Fine

The combination player thinks forward; he starts from the given position and tries the forceful moves in his mind. ~ chess quote by Emanuel Lasker

The pin is mightier than the sword. ~ chess quote by Reinfeld

The defensive power of a pinned piece is only imaginary. ~ chess quote by Nimzovich

Chess is 99 percent tactics. ~ chess quote by Teichmann

There are two types of sacrifices: correct ones and mine. ~ chess quote by Tal

The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake. ~ chess quote by Tartakover

No price is too great for the scalp of the enemy King. ~ chess quote by Koblentz

The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made. ~ chess quote by Tartakover

The defensive power of a pinned piece is but imaginary. ~ chess quote by Aaron Nimzowitsch

Tactics flow from a superior position. ~ chess quote by Bobby Fischer

If the student forces himself to examine all the moves that smite, however absurd they look at first glance, he is on the way to becoming a master of tactics. ~ chess quote by Cecil Purdy

Tactics involve calculations that can tax the human brain, but when you boil them down, they are actually the simplest part of chess and are almost trivial compared to strategy. ~ chess quote by Garry Kasparov

Discovered check is the dive bomber of the chess board. ~ chess quote by Rueben Fine

We often hear the terms ‘positional’ and ‘tactical’ used as opposites. But this is as wrong as to consider a painting’s composition unrelated to its subject. Just as there is no such thing as ‘artistic’ art, so there is no such thing as ‘positional’ chess. ~ chess quote by Samuel Reshevsky

Good players develop a tactical instinct, a sense of what is possible or likely and what is not worth calculating. ~ chess quote by Samuel Reshevsky

No matter how much theory progresses, how radically styles change, chess play is inconceivable without tactics. ~ chess quote by Samuel Reshevsky

The tactician must know what to do whenever something needs doing; the strategist must know what to do when nothing needs doing. ~ chess quote by Savielly Tartakower

Even the laziest king flees wildly in the face of double check. ~ chess quote by Aaron Nimzowitsch

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Chess Quotes to Live By

Chess is a game that has transcended time and culture, captivating people all over the world. It is a game that requires strategy, critical thinking, and foresight. Throughout history, many great minds have been drawn to the game of chess, and their thoughts on the game have been captured in memorable quotes.

One of the most famous quotes about chess comes from Jose Capablanca, a Cuban chess player and world champion from 1921 to 1927. Capablanca once said, “A book cannot by itself teach how to play. It can only serve as a guide, and the rest must be learned by experience.” This quote highlights the importance of experience and practical knowledge in mastering the game of chess.

Another great quote about chess comes from Emanuel Lasker, a German chess player and world champion from 1894 to 1921. Lasker once said, “When you see a good move, look for a better one.” This quote emphasizes the importance of thinking ahead and considering all possibe moves before making a decision.

In addition to strategy and critical thinking, many quotes about chess also touch on the emotional and philosophical aspects of the game. For example, the Latin expression “Gens una sumus,” which serves as the motto of FIDE (the International Chess Federation), translates to “we are one family.” This quote speaks to the sense of community and shared passion that chess players around the world feel for the game.

Chess can also be seen as a metaphor for life, and many quotes about chess reflect this. As the saying goes, “Life is a chess match. Every decision that you make has a consequence to it.” This quote highlights the importance of considering the long-term effects of our actions and decisions, both in chess and in life.

The game of chess has inspired countless great minds throughout history, and their thoughts on the game have been captured in memorable quotes. From strategies for success to philosophical musings, these quotes offer insight into the many facets of this beloved game. Whether you are a seasoned chess player or a newcomer to the game, these quotes serve as a reminder of the enduring power and appeal of chess.

What Is A Famous Quote About The Game Of Chess?

One of the most famous quotes about the game of chess comes from Jose Capablanca, a renowned chess player and former World Chess Champion. In his book “Chess Fundamentals” (1921), Capablanca stated that “A book cannot by itself teach how to play. It can only serve as a guide, and the rest must be learned by experience.” This quote highlights the importance of practical experience in learning how to play chess, rathr than relying solely on theoretical knowledge. Capablanca also emphasized the significance of studying the endgame, stating that “In order to improve your game, you must study the endgame before everything else.” This quote underscores the importance of mastering the endgame in order to become a successful chess player.

What Is A Short Quote For Chess?

A concise and fitting quote for chess is “Life is a chess match. Every decision that you make has a consequence to it.” This quote highlights the strategic nature of chess and how it can be applied to life. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and forethought in both the game of chess and in making decisions in life.

What Is The Motto Of Chess?

The motto of chess is “Gens una sumus,” which is a Latin expression used by the international chess federation, also known as FIDE. This phrase translates to “we are one family,” according to FIDE. The organization first used this motto in print in 1952, but there is evidence that FIDE had a similar vision for chess as early as 1945. The motto reflects the idea that chess is a unifying force that brings people together, regardless of their background or nationality. “Gens una sumus” serves as a symbol of unity and community within the chess community.

What Are Some Cool Chess Captions?

Here are some cool captions for chess:

1. “Life is like playing chess, you must always think ahead.”

2. “In chess, as in life, you don’t always get the move you want. It’s all about adapting.”

3. “Chess is a game of strategy and patience, just like life.”

4. “A good chess player knows when to sacrifice teir pieces for a bigger win.”

5. “Chess is a battle of wits, where every move counts.”

6. “The beauty of chess is that it’s a game of infinite possibilities.”

7. “In chess, the queen is the most powerful piece. In life, it’s the woman who wears the crown.”

8. “Chess teaches us that even the smallest actions can have a big impact.”

9. “The best chess players are the ones who can think on their feet and adapt to any situation.”

10. “In chess, you can never let your guard down. The same goes for life.”

Quotes about chess offer valuable insights into the game of chess and life itself. Chess is not just a game of intelligence and strategy, but also a game of memory, critical thinking, and forethought. Many chess quotes emphasize the importance of studying the endgame and learning from experience. Additionally, the Latin expression “Gens una sumus” serves as FIDE’s motto, emphasizing the unifying nature of chess as a sport. Chess quotes offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to improve their strategic thinking skills, whether on the chessboard or in life. By reflecting on thee quotes and incorporating their wisdom into our daily lives, we can become better decision-makers and more effective problem solvers.

Doug Barlow

100 Best Chess Quotes For The Chess Master In You

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Chess is a strategic game suitable for all age groups.

Chess, which requires wit and intellect, is played by millions of people across the globe. It is one of the finest indoor games.

We play chess on a 64 square board of black and white. The aim of the game is to conquer the opposite king.

On both sides, there are pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, and the queen to formulate a strategy to attack the opposite army in a war. Once the opposition king is blocked and doesn't have any option to make a move, the game ends.

Despite stereotypes, there is no "look" of chess players, players of this great board game can be any age, gender, class or ethnicity, it is truly loved by all! Maybe you will be the next World Champion?

Chess is so iconic, it even has a motto. The motto of chess is "Gens una sumus", which is Latin for "We are one people". Interesting right?

Here we go through some of the best chess quotes for the chessmaster in you. If you see a good move and are looking for more quotes, please check out these logic quotes and [ Bobby Fischer quotes ] too.

Chess, originally called chaturanga, literally means "four divisions of the military". Here are some quotes from the greatest chess masters that inspire us to play chess to the best of our ability.

1. "It is my style to take my opponent and myself on to unknown grounds. A game of chess is not an examination of the knowledge; it is a battle of nerves."

– David Bronstein.

2."One doesn’t have to play well, it’s enough to play better than your opponent."

– Siegbert Tarrasch

3. "I am convinced, the way one plays chess always reflects the player's personality. If something defines his character, then it will also define his way of playing."

– Vladimir Kramnik.

4. "Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy."

– Siegbert Tarrasch.

5."Chess is rarely a game of ideal moves. Almost always, a player faces a series of difficult consequences whichever move he makes."

-David Shenk.

6 "Chess doesn't drive people mad, it keeps mad people sane."

– Bill Hartston.

7. "When you see a good move, look for a better one."

-Emanuel Lasker.

8. "Play the opening like a book, the middlegame like a magician, and the endgame like a machine."

– Rudolph Spielmann.

9."No one ever won a game by resigning."

-Savielly Tartakower

10. "After a bad opening, there is hope for the middle game. After a bad middle game, there is hope for the endgame. But once you are in the endgame, the moment of truth has arrived."

– Edmar Mednis.

11. "Give me a difficult positional game; I will play it. But totally won positions, I cannot stand them."

– Hein Donner.

12. "In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate."

-Isaac Asimov

13. "There is no remorse like the remorse of chess."

– H. G. Wells.

14.“How dreadful... to be caught up in a game and have no idea of the rules.”

― Caroline Stevermer, 'Sorcery & Cecelia'.

15. "Half the variations which are calculated in a tournament game turn out to be completely superfluous. Unfortunately, no one knows in advance which half."

– Jan Timman.

16. "Even a poor plan is better than no plan at all."

– Mikhail Chigorin.

17. "Tactics is knowing what to do when there is something to do; strategy is knowing what to do when there is nothing to do."

– Savielly Tartakower.

18. "In life, as in chess, forethought wins."

– Charles Buxton.

19."Methodical thinking is of more use in Chess than inspiration."

Chess is not a serious game all the time. It can be playful and funny as well.

Chess is not just for the genius, it is for anyone who has a bit of tact. See how much you'd enjoy a game of chess, with these chess quotes. Here are some funny quotes about chess for those who think chess is life!

20. "If your opponent offers you a draw, try to work out why he thinks he's worse off."

– Nigel Short.

21. "Pawns are the soul of the game."

– François-André Danican Philidor.

22. ."Chess is like war on a board."

-Bobby Fischer

23. "The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made."

24. "Modern Chess is too much concerned with things like pawn structure. Forget it, checkmate ends the game."

25 "It's always better to sacrifice your opponent's men."

26. "Pawn endings are to chess what putting is to golf."

– Cecil Purdy.

27. "Chess is the struggle against the error."

– Johannes Zukertort.

28. "Every chess master was once a beginner."

– Irving Chernev.

29."In Chess, as it is played by masters, chance is practically eliminated."

30."Checkers is for tramps."

-Paul Morphy.

31."Dazzling combinations are for the many, shifting wood is for the few."

-Georg Kieninger.

32 "We must make sure that Chess will not be like a dead language, very interesting, but for a very small group."

-Sytze Faber.

33."The beauty of a move lies not in its' appearance but in the thought behind it."

-Aaron Nimzovich.

34. "I have come to the personal conclusion that while all artists are not chess players, all chess players are artists."

– Marcel Duchamp

35."You may learn much more from a game you lose than from a game you win. You will have to lose hundreds of games before becoming a good player."

-Jose Raul Capablanca.

36."Chess is a terrible game. If you have no center, your opponent has a freer position. If you do have a center, then you really have something to worry about!"

-Siegbert Tarrasch.

37."Of all my Russian books, the defense contains and diffuses the greatest' warmth' which may seem odd seeing how supremely abstract Chess is supposed to be."

-Vladimir Nabokov.

38."The passed pawn is a criminal, who should be kept under lock and key. Mild measures, such as police surveillance, are not sufficient."

39."Live, lose, and learn, by observing your opponent how to win."

-Amber Steenbock.

40."The only thing Chess players have in common is Chess."

-Lodewijk Prins.

41."Nowadays, when you're not a grandmaster at 14, you can forget about it."

-Viswanathan Anand.

Chess is a game of life, which has a limited number of moves. The game does not give much of a chance to correct your previous incorrect moves, just like life, which is too short to spend time worrying about past mistakes. Here are some famous chess champion quotes that will inspire you.

42."Chess is thirty to forty percent psychology. You don’t have this when you play a computer. I can’t confuse it."

-Judit Polgar.

43."The combination player thinks forward; he starts from the given position, and tries the forceful moves in his mind."

44."Chess books should be used as we use glasses: to assist the sight, although some players make use of them as if they thought they conferred sight."

45."Alekhine is a poet who creates a work of art out of something that would hardly inspire another man to send home a picture postcard."

46."Life is too short for chess."

47."Could we look into the head of a Chess player, we should see there a whole world of feelings, images, ideas, emotion, and passion."

-Alfred Binet.

48."One bad move nullifies forty good ones."

-Bernhard Horwitz.

49.“Nothing excites jaded Grandmasters more than a theoretical novelty.”

-Dominic Lawson.

50."Those who say they understand chess, understand nothing.

-Robert Hübner.

51."Chess is beautiful enough to waste your life for."

52."Of chess, it has been said that life is not long enough for it, but that is the fault of life, not chess."

-William Napier.

53."A chess game in progress is… a cosmos unto itself, fully insulated from an infant’s cry, an erotic invitation, or war."

54."Up to this point, White has been following well-known analysis. But now he makes a fatal error: he begins to use his own head."

55."Chess is the gymnasium of the mind."

-Blaise Pascal.

56."Without error there can be no brilliancy."

57."In life, as in chess, one’s own pawns block one’s way. A man’s very wealthy, ease, leisure, children, books, which should help him to win, more often checkmate him."

-Charles Buxton.

58."Chess is everything: art, science, and sport."

-Anatoly Karpov

59."Nobody ever won a chess game by resigning."

-Savielly Tartakower.

60. "Life is like a game of chess."

- Allan Rufus.

Bobby Fischer was one of the greatest champions from 1943-2008. He started his chess career at the age of 13, and by the age of 15, he became a chess grandmaster. Here we have found the best chess quotes from Bobby Fischer to make you an expert with any chess piece.

61.“I know people who have all the will in the world,but still can’t play good Chess.”

-Bobby Fischer.

62.“I don't keep any close friends. I don't keep any secrets. I don't need friends. I just tell everybody everything, that's all.”

― Bobby Fischer.

63.“Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind."

64."All that matters on the Chess board is good moves."

- Bobby Fischer.

65.“Your body has to be in top condition. Your chess deteriorates as your body does. You can’t separate body from mind.”

66.“I don’t believe in psychology. I believe in good moves.”

– Bobby Fischer.

67. “I give 98 percent of my mental energy to chess. Others give only two percent.”

Check out these chess quotes from Garry Kasparov, Marcel Duchamp, Rudolph Spielmann and more. Who know, maybe you will be the next World Champion?

68."I used to attack because it was the only thing I knew. Now I attack because I know it works best."

-Garry Kasparov.

69."A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kickboxing."

- Emo Philips.

70."A good player is always lucky."

71."Chess makes men wiser and clear-sighted."

-Vladimir Putin.

72."Chess is above all, a fight!"

73."The sign of a great Master is his ability to win a won game quickly and painlessly."

-Irving Chernev.

74."Chess is the art of analysis."

-Mikhail Botvinnik.

75."Avoid the crowd. Do your own thinking independently. Be the chess player, not the chess piece."

-Ralph Charell.

76."In order to improve your game, you must study the Endgame before everything else."

-José Raúl Capablanca.

77.“If God wanted humans to play chess, he would have made us black or white.”

― Zenna Henderson.

78.“When Max Euwe of the Netherlands won the world title in 1935 and kept going in a glorious career, that country became a beehive of chess and it still is.”

— Robert Byrne.

79.“The hardest game to win is a won game”

80."Chess is not for timid souls."

- Wilhelm Steinitz.

81.“Every Pawn is a potential Queen”

-James Mason.

82.“There are two types of sacrifices: correct ones and mine.”

-Mikhail Tal.

83."Chess holds its master in its own bonds, shackling the mind and brain so that the inner freedom of the very strongest must suffer."

-Albert Einstein.

84.“Chess is a curse upon a man."

-H. G. Wells.

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

― Wilhelm Steinitz.

86."Chess is as much a mystery as women."

87.“He who fears an isolated Queen’s Pawn should give up Chess”

88.“It doesn’t matter how strong a player you are, if you fail to register some development in the opening, then you are asking for trouble.”

— John Emms.

89.“When having an edge, [Anatoly] Karpov often marked time and still gained the advantage! I don't know anyone else who could do that, it's incredible.”

— Vladimir Kramnik

90."Chess is a forcing house where the fruits of character can ripen more fully than in life."

-Edward Morgan Forster.

91.“A king may be the most important piece on the chessboard; however, the queen is the most powerful.”

-Karim R. Ellis.

92."To venture an opinion is like moving a piece at chess: it may be taken, but it forms the beginning of a game that is won."

-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

93.“It is no easy matter to reply correctly to [Emanuel] Lasker's bad moves.”

— W.H.K. Pollock.

94.“For in the idea of chess and the development of the chess mind we have a picture of the intellectual struggle of mankind.”

– Richard Réti.

95."Chess, like love, is infectious at any age.

-Salo Flohr.

96.“The pin is mightier than the sword.”

– Fred Reinfeld.

97.“I never read a [chess] book until I was already a master.”

— Reuben Fine.

98.“Life is more than just chess.

Though king dies, life goes on.”

― Toba Beta, 'Master Of Stupidity'.

99."Chess is played with the mind and not with the hands!"

-Renaud and Kahn.

100."In Chess, just as in life, today's bliss may be tomorrow's poison."

101."Chess is a fairy tale of 1001 blunders".

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Trump went after the prosecutors organizing criminal cases against him, reiterating claims that federal special counsel Jack Smith is “deranged,” calling Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg “lazy” and lashing out against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

The former president also hurled insults at the Department of Justice and “crooked Joe,” in reference to the president.

Biden, a devout Catholic, marked Easter with reminders of the story of Jesus’s sacrifice and with blessings.

“Jill and I send our warmest wishes to Christians around the world celebrating Easter Sunday. Easter reminds us of the power of hope and the promise of Christ’s Resurrection,” the president said .

“As we gather with loved ones, we remember Jesus’s sacrifice. We pray for one another and cherish the blessing of the dawn of new possibilities,” he continued. “And with wars and conflict taking a toll on innocent lives around the world, we renew our commitment to work for peace, security, and dignity for all people.”

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Biden’s acknowledgement of the day caused a backlash , with the Trump campaign, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and other conservatives implying that it as in some way a slight to Easter itself.

The White House also pushed back on the criticism Saturday, noting that Biden himself is quite religious.

“As a Christian who celebrates Easter with Family, President Biden stands for bringing people together and upholding the dignity and freedoms of every American,” spokesperson Andrew Bates said in a statement to multiple outlets.

“Sadly, it’s unsurprising politicians are seeking to divide and weaken our country with cruel, hateful, and dishonest rhetoric. President Biden will never abuse his faith for political purposes or for profit.”

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