Alexander Alekhine

The fact that a player is very short of time is, to my mind, as little to be considered an read more

The fact that a player is very short of time is, to my mind, as little to be considered an excuse as, for instance, the statement of the law-breaker that he was drunk at the time he committed the crime.

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 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.

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.