Here is a definition which correctly reflects the course of thought and action of a grandmaster: - The plan in a game of chess is the sum total of su…

- Alexander Kotov

You must not let your opponent know how you feel.

- Alexander Kotov

I can remember a case where Capablanca worked out an impressive combination, but then chose to make a simple move in answer to which his opponent res…

- Alexander Kotov

The main thing that develops positional judgement, that perfects it and makes it many-sided, is detailed analytical work, sensible tournament practic…

- Alexander Kotov

If a chess statistician were to try and satisfy his curiousity over which stage of the game proved decisive in the majority of cases, he would certai…

- Alexander Kotov

In order to become a grandmaster class player whose understanding of chess is superior to the thousands of ordinary players, you have to develop with…

- Alexander Kotov

Go through detailed variations in your own time, think in a general way about the position in the opponent's time and you will soon find that you get…

- Alexander Kotov

It is better to follow out a plan consistently even if it isn't the best one than to play without a plan at all. The worst thing is to wander about a…

- Alexander Kotov

The placing of the centre pawns determines the "topography" of a game of chess.

- Alexander Kotov