Believe firmly that in chess there are no rules without exceptions.

- Reuben Fine

The king is a strong piece - use it !

- Reuben Fine

Chess is a contest between two men which lends itself particularly to the conflicts surrounding aggression.

- Reuben Fine

The profuse phallic symbolism of chess provides some fantasy gratification of the homosexual wish, particularly the desire for mutual masturbation.

- Reuben Fine

Chess is like a delicious drug which offers such heavenly delights that they can never tear themselves away from it completely.

- Reuben Fine

Combinations have always been the most intriguing aspect of Chess. The masters look for them, the public applauds them, the critics praise them. It i…

- Reuben Fine

Discovered check is the dive bomber of the Chessboard

- Reuben Fine

A plan is made for a few moves only, not for the whole game.

- Reuben Fine

I'd rather have a Pawn than a finger

- Reuben Fine