As Rousseau could not compose without his cat beside him, so I cannot play chess without my king's bishop. In its absense the game to me is lifeless and void. The vitalizing factor is missing, and I can devise no plan of attack.
When you don't know what to do, wait for your opponent to get an idea; it is sure to be bad. - 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
Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy. - Siegbert Tarrasch
Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy.
Every move creates a weakness. - Siegbert Tarrasch
Every move creates a weakness.
It cannot be too greatly emphasized that the most important role in pawn endings is played by the king. - Siegbert Tarrasch
It cannot be too greatly emphasized that the most important role in pawn endings is played by the king.
One doesn't have to play well, it's enough to play better than your opponent - Siegbert Tarrasch
One doesn't have to play well, it's enough to play better than your opponent
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
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…
When you see a good move, sit on your hands and see if you can find a better one. - Siegbert Tarrasch
When you see a good move, sit on your hands and see if you can find a better one.
It is not enough to be a good player... you must also play well - Siegbert Tarrasch
It is not enough to be a good player... you must also play well
First-class players lose to second-class players because second-class players sometimes play a first-class game - Siegbert Tarrasch
First-class players lose to second-class players because second-class players sometimes play a first-class game
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