When you play against an experienced opponent who exploits all the defensive resources at his command you sometimes have to walk time and again, along the narrow path of 'the only move'. — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
Two passed pawns advancing on the enemy pieces have brought me more than a dozen points in tournaments. — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
If you have made a mistake or committed an inaccuracy there is no need to become annoyed and to think that everything is lost.… — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
Sometimes at lectures I am asked: how would the champions of the last century play today? I think that, after making a hurried study… — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
Some pieces in the King's Indian appear on a 'special price' list: the dark square bishops are at the top of that list. — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
Far from all of the obvious moves that go without saying are correct. — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
There is no disputing that in the eyes of Schlechter, Teichmann or even Rubinstein, the backward pawn was something more substantial than lively piece… — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
There is not a single true chess-player in the world whose heart does not beat faster at the mere sound of such long beloved… — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
What the devil possessed me to reply 1. ... e5?? I compltely forgot that Spassky, like Spielmann in the past, very much likes to… — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
To lose one's objective attitude to a position, nearly always means ruining your game. — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
A strong player requires only a few minutes of thought to get to the heart of the conflict. You see a solution immediately, and… — David Bronstein Copy Share Image
