One of the most important things in chess is pattern recognition: the ability to recognise typical themes and images on the board, characteristics of a position and their consequences.
Magnus Carlsen 2010
Fischer’s strength, among other things, was his ability to evolve the most efficient plan for the middlegame right after the opening.
Boris Spassky
The winner of the game is the player who makes the next-to-last mistake.
Savielly Tartakower
There is no room for gallantry in chess.
Irving Chernev
When you see a good move, look for a better one
Emanuel Lasker
