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The link below is to a list of quotes relating to chess from people in various walks of life. Some are well-known chess players although other people - actors, sportsmen, writers, politicians - often refer to the game as a way of expressing their thoughts about a variety of subjects.

Chess Quotes

Quotes from 3Cs' coaches
"Don't play with your heart, play with your brain". Steve Rigby
"Every pawn move creates a weakness" Phil Adams

In order to get better at chess, it is essential that you play chess against people who are stronger than you.

GM Daniel Gormally

If you’re a lower-rated player you like to attack things; if you’re a higher-rated player you like to improve your pieces.

GM Ben Finegold

“In order to get better at chess, it is essential that you play against people who are stronger than you.”

GM Daniel Gormally

"The computer calls it equal but that will not save you if you don’t understand the position."

GM James Tarjan

“Humans play better when they can make the game simple, or at least, simpler to themselves. Computers don’t care how complex a position is, because they calculate all consequences clearly.”

US National master Craig Clawitter

“If you want to improve your blitz ratings, tactics should be your main focus. However, to improve in classical chess, you also need to work on your strategic vision. Tactical skill is important, but at some point in your chess journey, it won't be enough. There's also a key point: for tactics to work in your games, you need to get good positions! Some strategic foundations are essential."

IM Alfonso Jerez

"Tactics flow from a superior position."
Robert ‘Bobby’ James Fischer,
World Chess Champion (1972-5)

“If you want to improve your blitz ratings, tactics should be your main focus. However, to improve in classical chess, you also need to work on your strategic vision. Tactical skill is important, but at some point in your chess journey, it won't be enough. There's also a key point: for tactics to work in your games, you need to get good positions! Some strategic foundations are essential.”

IM and trainer Alfonso Jerez

“Chess is a difficult game, and everything is possible. We all make mistakes from time to time, some of which result from concentration loss and a lack of focus. So our main task is to minimize them.”

GM Robert Hovhannisyan

For more quotations see "Quotes" pages 2, 3, 4 and 5

Quotes from 3Cs' coaches "Don't play with your heart, play with your brain". Steve Rigby "Every pawn move creates a weakness" Phil Adams

In order to get better at chess, it is essential that you play chess against people who are stronger than you. GM Daniel Gormally

If you’re a lower-rated player you like to attack things; if you’re a higher-rated player you like to improve your pieces. GM Ben Finegold

“In order to get better at chess, it is essential that you play against people who are stronger than you.” GM Daniel Gormally

"The computer calls it equal but that will not save you if you don’t understand the position." GM James Tarjan

“Humans play better when they can make the game simple, or at least, simpler to themselves. Computers don’t care how complex a position is, because they calculate all consequences clearly.” US National master Craig Clawitter

"Tactics flow from a superior position." Robert ‘Bobby’ James Fischer, World Chess Champion (1972-5)

“Chess is a difficult game, and everything is possible. We all make mistakes from time to time, some of which result from concentration loss and a lack of focus. So our main task is to minimize them.” GM Robert Hovhannisyan