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Chess Quotes by Pal Benko
- In the Soviets' view, chess was not merely an art or a science or even a sport; it was what it had been invented to…
- There is no doubt that Bronstein's shrewd understanding of chess psychology was crucial to his success. Without it, his impetuous style and technical flaws might…
- Since your mental state can have such dramatic effects on your body, obviously your physical condition can affect your mental well-being. It follows that regular…
- According to such great attacking players as Bronstein and Tal, most combinations are inspired by the player's memories of earlier games.
- Agreeing to draws in the middlegame, equal or otherwise, deprives you of the opportunity to practice playing endgames, and the endgame is probably where you…
- The business of the endgame is maneuvring to control critical squares, advancing or blockading passed pawns, preparing a breakthrough by the king, or exploiting the…
- Patience is the most valuable trait of the endgame player.
- Errors have nothing to do with luck; they are caused by time pressure, discomfort or unfamiliarilty with a position, distractions, feelings of intimidation, nervous tension,…
- Typically, in the last round of open tournaments the level of play is markedly lower, the number of blunders higher.
- I remember being with a girlfriend who asked me to look over some chess openings with her. I instantly fell asleep. I found that I…
- When you defend, try not to worry or become upset. Keep your cool and trust your position - it's all you've got.
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- Chess is as elaborate a waste of human intelligence as you can find outside an advertising agency. — Raymond Chandler
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