4,794 Quotes About Games

  • Author Alexander Alekhine
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    That which Steinitz gave to the theoretical aspect of the game when he was at his best is very remote to all out home-bred chess philosophers, but with his views on Morphy, whom he tries to discredit completely, it is of course impossible to agree.

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  • Author Alexander Alekhine
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    For success I consider three factors are necessary: firstly, an awareness of my own strengths and weaknesses; secondly, an accurate understanding of my opponent's strengths and weaknesses; thirdly, a higher aim than momentary satisfaction. I see this aim as being scientific and artistic achievements, which place the game of chess on a par with other arts.

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  • Author Amy Alcott
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    Golf is a spiritual game. It's like Zen. You have to let your mind take over.

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  • Author Andre Agassi
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    I settled down on my service games and my ground strokes, put enough pressure on him to get that break.

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  • Author Anthony Albanese
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    High-speed rail would revolutionise interstate travel and would also be an economic game-changer for dozens of regional communities along its path.

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  • Author Arron Afflalo
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    We've lost three games at home this year. To make up for that, we have to win on the road. We know what this trip means.

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