Maxioms by Alexander Alekhine
The fact that a player is very short of time is, to my mind, as little to be considered an read more
The fact that a player is very short of time is, to my mind, as little to be considered an excuse as, for instance, the statement of the law-breaker that he was drunk at the time he committed the crime.
Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which read more
Chess for me is not a game, but an art. Yes, and I take upon myself all those responsibilities which an art imposes on its adherents.
Oh! this opponent, this collaborator against your will, whose notion of beauty always differs from yours and whose means are read more
Oh! this opponent, this collaborator against your will, whose notion of beauty always differs from yours and whose means are often too limited for active assistance to your intentions!
I think that for the highest achievements nowadays... need to have the stable as a rock scientific base. And also read more
I think that for the highest achievements nowadays... need to have the stable as a rock scientific base. And also need to own modesty.
I believe that true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands.
I believe that true beauty of chess is more than enough to satisfy all possible demands.
