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

For success I consider three factors are necessary: firstly, an awareness of my own strengths and weaknesses; secondly, an accurate understanding of …

- Alexander Alekhine

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 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

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

Chess first of all teaches you to be objective.

- Alexander Alekhine

A lifetime in not enough to learn everything about chess.

- Alexander Alekhine

Chess, like other arts, must be practiced to be appreciated.

- Alexander Alekhine