Alexander Alekhine

Chess is not only knowledge and logic.

Chess is not only knowledge and logic.

Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which read more

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.

I think that for the highest achievements nowadays... need to have the stable as a rock scientific base. And also read more

I think that for the highest achievements nowadays... need to have the stable as a rock scientific base. And also need to own modesty.

Chess first of all teaches you to be objective.

Chess first of all teaches you to be objective.

Oh! this opponent, this collaborator against your will, whose notion of beauty always differs from yours and whose means are read more

Oh! this opponent, this collaborator against your will, whose notion of beauty always differs from yours and whose means are often too limited for active assistance to your intentions!