Alexander Alekhine

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.

The purpose of human life and the sense of happiness is to give the maximum what the man is able read more

The purpose of human life and the sense of happiness is to give the maximum what the man is able to give.

Chess first of all teaches you to be objective.

Chess first of all teaches you to be objective.

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.

I believe that true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands.

I believe that true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands.