Insightful Chess Quotes

Emanuel Lasker

"On the chessboard lies and hypocrisy do not last long."

"Without error there can be no brilliancy."

"By some ardent enthusiasts Chess has been elevated into a science or an art. It is neither; but its principal characteristic seems to be - what human nature mostly delights in - a fight."

Siegbert Tarrasch -

"Weak points or holes in the opponent's position must be occupied by pieces, not pawns."

"Mistrust is the most necessary characteristic of the chess player."

Bobby Fischer -

"A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great chess player."

"You have to have the fighting spirit. You have to force moves and take chances."

Mikhail Tal -

"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."

David Bronstein -

"In chess, as in life, opportunity strikes but once."

Viswanathan Anand -

"Chess is like a language, the top players are very fluent at it. Talent can be developed scientifically but you have to find first what you are good at."

If you say so.