A lifetime in not enough to learn everything about chess. — Alexander Alekhine Chess Copy Share Image
During a Chess competition a Chessmaster should be a combination of a beast of prey and a monk — Alexander Alekhine Beast Copy Share Image
As a rule, so-called "positional" sacrifices are considered more difficult, and therefore more praise-worthy, than those which are based exclusively on an… — Alexander Alekhine Calculations Copy Share Image
That which Steinitz gave to the theoretical aspect of the game when he was at his best is very remote to all… — Alexander Alekhine Agree Copy Share Image
When asked, -How is that you pick better moves than your opponents?, I responded: I'm very glad you asked me that, because,… — Alexander Alekhine Answers Copy Share Image
I think that for the highest achievements nowadays... need to have the stable as a rock scientific base. And also need to… — Alexander Alekhine Achievement Copy Share Image
I do not play chess – I fight at chess. Therefore, I willingly combine the tactical with the strategic, the fantastic with… — Alexander Alekhine Aim Copy Share Image
Oh! this opponent, this collaborator against his will, whose notion of Beauty always differs from yours and whose means (strength, imagination, technique)… — Alexander Alekhine Beauty Copy Share Image
Young players expose themselves to grave risks when they blindly imitate the innovations of masters without themselves first checking all the details… — Alexander Alekhine Chess Copy Share Image
Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which an art… — Alexander Alekhine Art Copy Share Image
For success I consider three factors are necessary: firstly, an awareness of my own strengths and weaknesses; secondly, an accurate understanding of… — Alexander Alekhine Accurate Copy Share Image
