I believe motivation is one of the most important things one has to have after playing for many years. Chess is a very complete, well thought-out game, which is why people have been playing it since ancient times.
Judith Polgar
” Chess is a sport. A violent sport.”
Marcel Duchamp
In the 70s Karpov was a darling of the Politburo or the political elite. So Kramnik is now. Just like the old days. But at least Karpov, unlike him, played in and won qualifying matches.
Veselin Topalov
I have often written that Karpov is like an iceberg. Well, Kasparov was the Titanic.
Alexander Roshal
Every chessmaster was once a beginner.
Irving Chernev
