322 Quotes About Chess

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

The Beauty of the Chess Set is of no import to the Player//Lessons in Aesthetics

I am not the piece, I am not of the piece, I am not in the piece. I am the move

Playing chess with my father is torture. I have to sit very upright on the edge of my chair and respect the rules of impassivity while I consider my next move. I can feel myself dissolving under his stare. When I move a pawn he asks sarcastically, 'Have you really thought about what you're doing?' I panic and want to move the pawn back. He doesn't allow it: 'You've touched the piece, now you have to follow through. Think before you act. Think.

Chess is a miniature version of life. To be successful, you need to be disciplined, assess resources, consider responsible choices and adjust when circumstances change.

Garry Kasparov is the king of chess. But when it comes to politics, he's just a political pawn.

I am not the piece, I am not of the piece, I am not in the piece. I am the move!

Sometimes, all company forsaking,They settle to a game of chessAnd, leaning on a table, guessWhat move the other may be making,And Lensky with a dreamy look,Allows his pawn to take his rook.

Не знаешь, как ходить – ходи крайней пешкой. Позиция не изменится, но ты вроде что-то сделал.