In short, we can see Karpov as an exploiter of other people’s ideas. His ability to use these ideas is not at issue, but he himself is about as fertile as a woman who has been sterilized is.More Michael Botvinnik quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

A knight ending is really a pawn ending.More Michael Botvinnik quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

Capablanca's phenomenal move-searching algorithm in those early years, when he possessed a wonderful ability for calculating variations very rapidly, made him invincible.More Michael Botvinnik quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

Above all else, before playing in competitions a player must have regard to his health, for if he is suffering from ill-health he cannot hope for success. In this connection the best of all tonics is 15 to 20 days in the fresh air, in the country.More Michael Botvinnik quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]

With opposite coloured bishops the attacking side has in effect an extra piece in the shape of his bishop.More Michael Botvinnik quotes [03/29/2018 05:03:36]