ASHTAPADA

A 64-square uncheckered gaming board used in India as early as the 2nd century B.C. and borrowed for chess.

You only task in the opening is to reach a playable middle game. Lajos Portisch
When your house is on fire, you can’t be bothered with the neighbors. Or, as we say in chess, if your King is under attack, don’t worry about losing a pawn on the queenside. Garry Kasparov
There is no room for gallantry in chess. Irving Chernev
It’s always more difficult to hold the title than to get it. Vladimir Akopian
2012
When I play well, I don’t win! Maxime Vachier Lagrave
2017

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