Aesthetic Quote by Vasily Smyslov

I think CrossFit is highly beneficial to any athlete, in any sport.

— Rich Froning Jr

I started by just sitting by the chessboard exploring things. I didn't even have books at first, and I just played by myself. I…

— Magnus Carlsen

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…

— Pal Benko

Unless a player has an 'understanding chess' rating of at least 2400, the amount of significant knowledge that he can impart on others is limited.

— Edmar Mednis

In order to become a grandmaster class player whose understanding of chess is superior to the thousands of ordinary players, you have to develop…

— Alexander Kotov

I think a player constantly improves his understanding of chess with experience.

— Yasser Seirawan

Lack of proper endgame technique allows many players to escape from lost positions, even without any spectacular play on their part.

— Leonid Shamkovich

Endgame' has a definite association with my life. I see Hamm as The Establishment and me as the monkey boy who comes out with…

— Lee Evans

“So endgames are naturally messy. They may not be very dynamic, but when an active war is shutting down, there is still a lot…

— Venkatesh G. Rao

In the endgame, an error can be decisive, and we are rarely presented with a second chance.

— Paul Keres

“ They stare at her, not seeing the woman she is or the girl she was none too long ago, but a mere puzzle.…

— Nenia Campbell

Patience is the most valuable trait of the endgame player. In the endgame, the most common errors, besides those resulting from ignorance of theory,…

— Pal Benko