You can become a big master in chess only if you see your mistakes and short-comings. Exactly the same as in life itself.More Alexander Alekhine quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

That which Steinitz gave to the theoretical aspect of the game when he was at his best is very remote to all out home-bred chess philosophers, but with his views on Morphy, whom he tries to discredit completely, it is of course impossible to agree.More Alexander Alekhine quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

In my opinion, a master is morally obliged to seize every sort of opportunity and to try to solve the problems of the position without fear of some simplifications.More Alexander Alekhine quotes [02/03/2009 12:02:00]

Deux fous gagnent toujours, mais trois fous, non!More Alexander Alekhine quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

I think that for the highest achievements nowadays... need to have the stable as a rock scientific base. And also need to own modesty.More Alexander Alekhine quotes [02/03/2009 12:02:00]