A lifetime in not enough to learn everything about chess.
As a rule, so-called "positional" sacrifices are considered more difficult, and therefore more praise-worthy, than those which are based exclusively … - Alexander Alekhine
As a rule, so-called "positional" sacrifices are considered more difficult, and therefore more praise-worthy, than those which are based exclusively …
- Alexander Alekhine
Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which an art imposes on its adherents. - Alexander Alekhine
Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which an art imposes on its adherents.
For success I consider three factors are necessary: firstly, an awareness of my own strengths and weaknesses; secondly, an accurate understanding of … - Alexander Alekhine
For success I consider three factors are necessary: firstly, an awareness of my own strengths and weaknesses; secondly, an accurate understanding of …
The purpose of human life and the sense of happiness is to give the maximum what the man is able to give. - Alexander Alekhine
The purpose of human life and the sense of happiness is to give the maximum what the man is able to give.
The infallible criterion by which to distinguish the true from the would-be strategist is the degree of originality of his conceptions. It makes litt… - Alexander Alekhine
The infallible criterion by which to distinguish the true from the would-be strategist is the degree of originality of his conceptions. It makes litt…
You can become a big master in chess only if you see your mistakes and short-comings. Exactly the same as in life itself. - Alexander Alekhine
You can become a big master in chess only if you see your mistakes and short-comings. Exactly the same as in life itself.
A lifetime in not enough to learn everything about chess. - Alexander Alekhine
Chess first of all teaches you to be objective. - Alexander Alekhine
Chess first of all teaches you to be objective.
Chess, like other arts, must be practiced to be appreciated. - Alexander Alekhine
Chess, like other arts, must be practiced to be appreciated.
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