Chess Quote by Emanuel Lasker Download Open image “The laws of chess do not permit a free choice: you have to move whether you like it or not.” — Emanuel Lasker ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.9 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Chess Choice Choices Free choice Law Moving Permit You like it
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I have known many chess players, but among them there has been only one genius - Capablanca! — Emanuel Lasker Copy Share Image
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Loss generally occurs when a player overrates his advantage or for other reasons seeks to derive from a minute advantage a great return such… — Emanuel Lasker Copy Share Image
To find the right plan is just as hard as looking for its sound justification. — Emanuel Lasker Copy Share Image
I have added these principles to the law: get the Knights into action before both Bishops are developed — Emanuel Lasker Copy Share Image
By some ardent enthusiasts Chess has been elevated into a science or an art. It is neither; but its principal characteristic seems to be… — Emanuel Lasker Copy Share Image
I have known many chess players, but among them there has been only one genius - Capablanca! — Emanuel Lasker Copy Share Image
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