The game gives us a satisfaction that Life denies us. And…

The range of circumstances in which it is possible to presuppose the presence of a combination is very limited. The presence of such circumstances…

— Emanuel Lasker

The best chess-player in Christendom may be little more than the best player of chess; but proficiency in whist implies capacity for success in…

— Edgar Allan Poe

My father, a fine chess player himself, has been a massive influence throughout my life.

— Magnus Carlsen

Playing rapid chess, one can lose the habit of concentrating for several hours in serious chess. That is why, if a player has big…

— Vladimir Kramnik

Analysis is a glittering opportunity for training: it is just here that capacity for work, perseverence and stamina are cultivated, and these qualities are,…

— Lev Polugaevsky

I spend around one hour per day on physical exercise. Exercise is a must for every chess player. As the proverb says, 'A sound…

— Humpy Koneru

“But a man is a frivolous and incongruous creature, and perhaps, like a chess player, loves the process of the game, not the end…

— Fydor Dostoyevsky

Basketball is a game that gives you every chance to be great, and puts every pressure on you to prove that you haven't got…

— Bob Sundvold

“The Game gives you a Purpose. The Real Game is, to Find a Purpose.”

— Vineet Raj Kapoor

Our fans love us and love the game because it gives people the chance to come and have fun while watching great basketball.

— A'ja Wilson

There are certain things that people love to do, and they can't really explain it. That's me and football. The game gives me hope.…

— Christian McCaffrey

What the game gives you, you've got to take it.

— Marc Gasol

For me, if I didn't have my faith, the game gives you a lot of highs and a lot of lows.

— Derek Carr

I can remember a case where Capablanca worked out an impressive combination, but then chose to make a simple move in answer to which…

— Alexander Kotov

A thorough understanding of the typical mating continuations makes the most complicated sacrificial combinations leading up to them not only not difficult, but almost…

— Siegbert Tarrasch