Chess Quote by Cecil Purdy

The essence of Chess is thinking about what Chess is.

— David Bronstein

Critical thinking is the most important factor with chess. As it is in life, you need to think before you make decisions.

— Hikaru Nakamura

I have frequently stated that I regard chess as an art form, where creativity prevails over other factors.

— Vasily Smyslov

Chess is a unique cognitive nexus, a place where art and science come together in the human mind and are then refined and improved…

— Garry Kasparov

The way you have to think in chess is good for everyday thinking, really, especially for brothers in the urban community who never take…

— Rza

Independence of thought is a most valuable quality in a chess-player, both at the board and when preparing for a game.

— David Bronstein

Chess is imagination.

— David Bronstein

Once you're a chess player, you spend a lot of time thinking about the game and you can't get it completely out of your…

— Magnus Carlsen

Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.

— Anonymous

Method is much, technique is much, but inspiration is even more.

— Benjamin Cardozo

Chess, like any creative activity, can exist only through the combined efforts of those who have creative talent, and those who have the ability…

— Mikhail Botvinnik

In chess, as played by a good player, logic and imagination must go hand in hand, compensating each other.

— Jose Raul Capablanca