The main Objective of any operation in an open file is the eventual Occupation of the seventh or eighth Rank. — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
Many men, many styles; what is chess style but the intangible expression of the will to win. — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
The chess world is obligated to organize a match between the champion of the world and the winner of this Carlsbad tournament - indeed,… — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
Chess strategy as such today is still in its diapers, despite Tarrasch's statement 'We live today in a beautiful time of progress in all… — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
Ridicule can do much, for instance embitter the existence of young talents. — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
The beauty of a move lies not in its appearance but in the thought behind it. — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
Giving up the center must not here be regarded as illogical. Was happiness no happiness because it endured for just a short time? One… — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
If in a battle, I seize a bit of debatable land with a handful of soldiers, without having done anything to prevent an enemy… — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
The knight of QB3 is under obligation, the moment the enemy gives him the chance, of undertaking an invasion of the center by Kn-Q5. — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
How is it to be explained that something inside me revolts against the playing of obvious moves? Perhaps we may perceive the underlying reason… — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
The beauty of a move lies not in it's appearance but in the thought behind it. — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
Strategically important points should be overprotected. If the pieces are so engaged, they get their regard in the fact that they will then find… — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
The great mobility of the King forms one of the chief characteristics of all endgame strategy. In the middlegame the King is a mere… — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
