322 Quotes About Chess

Wrestling is a physical chess match. What he does is put extra effort before and after practice to sharpen his skills. He doesn't need to be motivated. He motivates himself.

Never copy yourself, always copy someone else.

I went through a few phases of finding myself: I dabbled in musical theater, chess club, dance troupe, splatter-painting, school mascot (go Wildcats), babysitter, photojournalist, drill team girl, emo kid - and not one of them defined me, but every single one will always play a part in who I am.

Chess was the only thing Hermione ever lost at, something Harry and Ron thought was very good for her.

On the other hand, chess is a mass sport now and for chess organisers shorter time control is obviously more attractive. But I think that this control does not suit World Championship matches.

The power of hanging Pawns is based precisely in their Mobility, in their Ability to create acute situations instantly.

The shortcoming of hanging pawns is that they present a convenient target for attack. As the exchange of men proceeds, their potential strength lessens and during the endgame they turn out, as a rule, to be weak.

I still hope to kill Fischer

It's fantastically exciting. She's so young still and she was so good. I'm a big fan of hers. She was a great No. 1 player. She was a chess player out there.