It is very important to learn to weigh up objectively (or assess intuitively) the totality of the competitive and psychological factors.

- Mark Dvoretsky

Black is now in desperate need of a good idea. Or, to put it standard chess notation, +-

- Mark Dvoretsky

As a rule, pawn endings have a forced character, and they can be worked out conclusively.

- Mark Dvoretsky

Training in analysis (like any other form of chess training) should be treated very seriously.

- Mark Dvoretsky

In positions of strategic manoeuvring (where time is not of decisive importance) seek the worst-placed piece. Activating that piece is often the most…

- Mark Dvoretsky

I do not know to whom the aphorism 'There are no sound studies, only ones that haven't been busted yet' belongs, but it has measure of truth in it.

- Mark Dvoretsky

Often you will find the opposite situation. The author seems to have interesting ideas, but he is not able to illustrate them with decent examples. I…

- Mark Dvoretsky

It is not possible to become a great player without having learned how to analyse deeply and accurately.

- Mark Dvoretsky

Emotional instability can be one of the factors giving rise to a failure by chess players in important duels. Under the influence of surging emotions…

- Mark Dvoretsky