Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy.

- Siegbert Tarrasch

When you don't know what to do, wait for your opponent to get an idea; it is sure to be bad.

- Siegbert Tarrasch

Every move creates a weakness.

- Siegbert Tarrasch

When you see a good move, sit on your hands and see if you can find a better one.

- Siegbert Tarrasch

It cannot be too greatly emphasized that the most important role in pawn endings is played by the king.

- Siegbert Tarrasch

I have always a slight feeling of pity for the man who has no knowledge of chess, just as I would pity the man who has remained ignorant of love. Che…

- Siegbert Tarrasch

One doesn't have to play well, it's enough to play better than your opponent

- Siegbert Tarrasch

It is not enough to be a good player... you must also play well

- Siegbert Tarrasch

First-class players lose to second-class players because second-class players sometimes play a first-class game

- Siegbert Tarrasch