When I today ask myself whence I got the moral courage, for it takes moral courage to make a move (or form a plan) running counter to all tradition, I think I may say in answer, that it was only… — Aron Nimzowitsch Copy Share Image
Do not always be thinking of attack! Moves that safeguard your position are often far more prudent. — 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
