Shall we ever live to see the following wise prohibition - the audience is forbidden to smoke and the masters are forbidden to 'smoke out' the audience by playing exchanging variations? — Savielly Tartakower Copy Share Image
Lasker thought that his rationalism rendered him immune from the surprises of chess theory. — Savielly Tartakower Copy Share Image
In chess, there is only one mistake: over-estimation of your opponent. All else is either bad luck or weakness. — Savielly Tartakower Copy Share Image
A draw can be obtained not only by repeating moves, but also by one weak move. — Savielly Tartakower Copy Share Image
The tactician must know what to do whenever something needs doing; the strategist must know what to do when nothing needs doing — Savielly Tartakower Copy Share Image
Like the alchemist of old, for ever searching for the philosopher's stone, the analyst to-day never stops looking for stronger moves to prevent the… — Savielly Tartakower Copy Share Image
Psychologically, the choice of an appropriate opening is of the utmost importance for a player's success in a tournament. — Savielly Tartakower Copy Share Image
