As a rule, pawn endings have a forced character, and they can be worked out conclusively.

It is not possible to become a great player without having learned how to analyse deeply and accurately.

I feel that it is no less interesting to be a trainer than to play oneself. I even take greater delight in the tournament successes of my lads than I do in my own.

Training in analysis (like any other form of chess training) should be treated very seriously.

It is very important to learn to weigh up objectively (or assess intuitively) the totality of the competitive and psychological factors.

Black is now in desperate need of a good idea. Or, to put it standard chess notation, +-

I do not know to whom the aphorism 'There are no sound studies, only ones that haven't been busted yet' belongs, but it has measure of truth in it.

You jeopardize all if move slowly on a fast lane.

If our lives are pleasing to Allah, and our goals are things which He approves then we can expect His Divine Assistance in accomplishing them, which includes Barakah in our time.

I've never been lonely because I enjoy my own company.

Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successfull personality and duplicate it.

Sometimes, you chase the moment and you can never catch it. Films take so long to make that you can never anticipate what the cultural landscape will be when the film enters the world.

I'd make a bad preacher.

I have always read all the latest cookery books and magazines, from all over the world

Water is a pioneer which the settler follows, taking advantage of its improvements.

We are all here, on this earth for only one go around. And everyone thinks their purpose is to just find their passion. But perhaps our purpose is to find what other people need.

The coach should be the absolute boss, but he still should maintain an open mind.