You can only get good at chess if you love the game.

There are tough players and nice guys, and I'm a tough player.

Chess demands total concentration and a love for the game.

I like the moment when I break a man's ego.

What we ask of him is, that he should find out for us more than we can find out for ourselves.... He must have the passion of a lover.

I know people who have all the will in the world, but still can't play good chess.

If you ever have to make a choice between learning and inspiration, choose learning. It works more of the time.