Chess Quote by Alexander Kotov

By the time a player becomes a Grandmaster, almost all of his training time is dedicated to work on this first phase. The opening…

— Garry Kasparov

Nowadays grandmasters no longer study their opponent's games so much, but they study his character, his behaviour and his temperament in the most thorough…

— David Bronstein

Here is a definition which correctly reflects the course of thought and action of a grandmaster: - The plan in a game of chess…

— Alexander Kotov

“Grandmasters play chess by combining experience with intuition, backed up with calculation and study. Computers play chess by brute calculation; their “study” consists of…

— Garry Kasparov

Psychologically, the choice of an appropriate opening is of the utmost importance for a player's success in a tournament.

— Savielly Tartakower

Leaders of companies of any size, at any stage of development spend a lot of time focused on growing the business. We develop our…

— Dinesh Paliwal

The proper timing of an attacking plan is a difficult matter which places great strain on a player's nerves. Mastery of this art is…

— Leonid Shamkovich

In the organization of any major sporting event or the planning of a building, long-term thinking is key.

— Richard Attias

To all players I can recommend the following: simplicity and economy. These are the characteristics of the opening systems of many great masters... A…

— Lajos Portisch

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

Even the best grandmasters in the world have had to work hard to acquire the technique of rook endings.

— Paul Keres

I address these hopes to all young players. It seems to me that they often begin too early the strict life of a professional,…

— Sergei Shipov