by “Chess is life.” – Bobby Fischer
“The passed pawn is a criminal, who should be kept under lock and key. Mild measures, such as police surveillance, are not sufficient.” – Aron Nimzowitsch
“Chess is everything: art, science, and sport.” – Anatoly Karpov
“Chess is not just a game; it’s a way of life.” – Viswanathan Anand
“In chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent.” – Vassily Smyslov
“Chess is mental torture.” – Garry Kasparov
“The beauty of chess is it can be whatever you want it to be. It transcends language, age, race, religion, politics, gender, and socioeconomic background. Whatever your circumstances, anyone can enjoy a good fight to the death over the chessboard.” – Simon Williams
“In chess, every move counts. You have to be focused and present in every single move you make.” – Harika Dronavalli
“Chess is a battle between two minds, and the board is the battlefield.” – Viswanathan Anand
“The pawns are the soul of chess.” – Philidor
“Chess is not like life… it has rules!” – Nigel Short
“Chess is a game of infinite possibilities, and that’s what makes it so fascinating.” – Koneru Humpy
“The essence of chess is thinking about what chess is.” – David Bronstein
“When you see a good move, look for a better one.” – Emanuel Lasker
“Chess is a war over the board. The object is to crush the opponent’s mind.” – Bobby Fischer
“Strategy requires thought; tactics require observation.” – Max Euwe
“Chess is not just about winning or losing; it’s about the journey, the process, and the lessons you learn along the way.” – Viswanathan Anand
“I give 98 percent of my mental energy to Chess. Others give only 2 percent.” – Bobby Fischer
“Chess is a sea in which a gnat may drink and an elephant may bathe.” – Indian Proverb
“In chess, knowledge is a very transient thing. It changes so fast that even a single mouse-slip sometimes changes the evaluation.” – Viswanathan Anand
“I’m not afraid of Spassky. The world knows I’m the best.” – Bobby Fischer
“Chess is a game of constant learning and improvement. There is always something new to discover.” – Vidit Gujrathi
“Chess is the art of analysis.” – Mikhail Botvinnik
“Chess is like a language; the better you understand it, the better you can express yourself.” – Pentala Harikrishna
“The hardest game to win is a won game.” – Emanuel Lasker
“Chess is like life. You make a move and live with the consequences.” – Bobby Fischer
“In chess, winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.” – Vidit Gujrathi
“Chess is the struggle against error.” – Johannes Zukertort
“A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it.” – Wilhelm Steinitz
“Chess teaches you to control the initial excitement you feel when you see something that looks good and it trains you to think objectively when you’re in trouble.” – Viswanathan Anand
“Chess is a game of limitless possibilities.” – Garry Kasparov
“In chess, the small one can become the big one.” – Mikhail Tal
“The hardest thing in chess is to win a won game.” – Emanuel Lasker
“Chess is a game that brings people together, regardless of their background or nationality.” – Koneru Humpy
“Chess is mental torture.” – Garry Kasparov
“The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made.” – Savielly Tartakower
“Chess is a mental sport that requires a combination of strategy, calculation, and intuition.” – B. Adhiban
“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.” – Blaise Pascal
“In chess, as in life, the most dangerous threats are the ones you don’t see coming.” – Viswanathan Anand
“Chess is ruthless: you’ve got to be prepared to kill people.” – Nigel Short
“In chess, as in life, you have to fight till the end.” – Harika Dronavalli
“A good player is always lucky.” – José Capablanca
“In chess, there is no hiding. Your moves are a reflection of your thinking.” – Tania Sachdev
“In life, as in chess, forethought wins.” – Charles Buxton
“Chess is a beautiful game, but it can also be a cruel game.” – Pentala Harikrishna
