Ifs Quote by Mikhail Botvinnik

“His weakness in this game, and in life, is that he's never prepared for how others will act. They are predetermined but too complex…

— Janna Levin

Winny would spend all of his time practicing limbo. He got pretty good. He could go under a rug.

— Steven Wright

“A man can learn all of an opponent's weaknesses on that board,' said Gilt. 'Really?' said Vetinari, raising his eyebrows. 'Should not he be…

— Terry Pratchett

If you're up against a smart opponent, make him think himself to death.

— C. J. Cherryh

A coach who is not teaching leads to the worst thing in a program -- players not learning.

— Don Meyer

“What a waste of time it would be to insist that everyone develop each of the specialties we call upon to an equal level.…

— Robert Watson

If we can't program it, we can't understand it.

— David Deutsch

For best results, the competitive player should never depart from his area of expertise

— John Train

Training is a universal right. It's not just targeted at those with the worst skill levels.

— Jeff Denham

Whenever feasible, pick your team on character, not skill. You can teach skills; you can't teach character.

— Ranulph Fiennes

If you can’t program it, you haven’t understood it.

— David Deutsch

“First, one must perform perfectly. The computer resembles the magic of legend in this respect, too. If one character, one pause, of the incantation…

— Frederick P. Brooks Jr