22 Quotes by David Bronstein

The essence of Chess is thinking about what Chess is.

To lose one’s objective attitude to a position, nearly always means ruining your game.

When everything on the board is clear it can be so difficult to conceal your thoughts from your opponent.

Independence of thought is a most valuable quality in a chess-player, both at the board and when preparing for a game.

If you have made a mistake or committed an inaccuracy there is no need to become annoyed and to think that everything is lost. You have to reorientate yourself quickly and find a new plan in the new situation.

But whatever you might say and whatever I might say, a machine which can play chess with people is one of the most marvellous wonders of our 20th century!

Even in the heat of a middlegame battle the master still has to bear in mind the outlines of a possible future ending.

Two passed pawns advancing on the enemy pieces have brought me more than a dozen points in tournaments.

To play a match for the World Championship is the cherished dream of every chess player.