Quotations About Chess

"We learn by Chess: the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable chance, and that of persevering in the secrets of resources." -Benjamin Franklin

“The queen was my favorite chess piece. Unlike the women I knew in real life, she was powerful. Her job was to defend her husband at all costs, because while he was weak and practically defenseless—only allowed to move one square at a time—she was the strongest player on the board, hindered by no restrictions at all.” ―Rachel Vincent

“In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate.” ―Isaac Asimov
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Your own quotations about chess and thoughts?

Ratings don't play chess - Me

"The ability to play chess is the mark of an inquiring mind, the ability to play chess well is the sign of a misspent youth"............. anon.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
[b]Quotations About Chess

"We learn by Chess: the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable chance, and that of persevering in the secrets of resources." -Benjamin Franklin

“The queen was my favorite chess piece. Unlike the women I knew in real life, she was power ...[text shortened]... eckmate.” ―Isaac Asimov
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Your own quotations about chess and thoughts?[/b]

Every time you beat a computer at chess it's because it's hustling you. Don't fall into the trap of playing double or quits.

I drink, I smoke, I chase after pretty women, but correspondence chess is a vice I do not have.

- Mikhail Tal.

“Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack” -Wilhelm Steinitz.

A computer beat me at chess once, but it was no match for me at kick-boxing.

Originally posted by bill718
The mistakes are out there, just waiting to be made - Emanuel Lasker

Originally posted by ketchuplover
I thought Tartakower said that

Me, last Saturday at the club:

"Oh crap, that's a mate!"

When I'm White, I win because I'm White.
When I'm Black, I win because I'm Bogolyubov.

Originally posted by Bob Kramer
When I'm White, I win because I'm White.
When I'm Black, I win because I'm Bogolyubov.

"You need not play well, just help your opponent to play badly." -Genrikh Chepukaitis

The Pin is mightier than the sword ― Fred Reinfeld