288 Quotes by Garry Kasparov

I used to attack because it was the only thing I knew. Now I attack because I know it works.

It was not about losing my mental power; it's about not feeling good about my contribution to the game.

If you don't take risks, you don't drink champagne.

Chess helps you to concentrate, improve your logic. It teaches you to play by the rules and take responsibility for your actions, how to problem solve in an uncertain environment.

Ultimately, what separates a Winner from a Loser at the Grandmaster level is the Willingness to do the Unthinkable.

Women, by their nature, are not exceptional chess players: they are not great fighters.

In conclusion, if you want to unravel the multitude of secrets of chess then don't begrudge the time.

I started playing chess when I was five years old. I learned the moves from my mother, then worked with my father - and later trainers. My style became very technical. I sacrificed a lot of things. I was always hunting for the king, for the mate. I'd forget about my other pieces.

For inspiration I look to those great players who consistently found original ways to shock their opponents. None did this better than the eighth world champion, Mikhail Tal. The "Magician of Riga" rose to become champion in 1960 at age twenty-three and became famous for his aggressive, volatile play.