With opposite coloured bishops the attacking side has in effect an extra piece in the shape of his bishop.

If you are weak in the endgame, you must spend more time analysing studies; in your training games you must aim at transposing to endgames, which will help you to acquire the requisite experience.

Chess is the art which expresses the science of logic.

If Tal sacrifices a piece, take it. If Petrosian sacrifices a piece, don't take it.

Chess mastery essentially consists of analyzing Chess positions accurately

When my opponent's clock is going I discuss general considerations in an internal dialogue with myself. When my own clock is going I analyse conctrete variations.

Chess cannot be taught. Chess can only be learned.

In short, we can see Karpov as an exploiter of other people’s ideas. His ability to use these ideas is not at issue, but he himself is about as fertile as a woman who has been sterilized is.

Chess is the art of analysis.

Every great master will find it useful to have his own theory on the openings, which only he himself knows, a theory which is closely linked with plans for the middle game.

Chess is a part of culture and if a culture is declining then Chess too will decline

Things are just things, they can't bring back the dead.It just makes me feel better. - Hiiragi

Just like in the eye of the storm there is always comfort within the chaos. Becoming aware of this however, is your responsibility.

Word of mouth is the best medium of all.

When I went to the University, the medical school was the only place where one could hope to find the means to study life, its nature, its origins, and its ills.

I'm a supporter of Israel, always have been.

The basis of human rights is happy life. Everyone wants to lead a happy life for which we need to have a holistic approach.

Her eyes flutter up to meet mine. “Are you hungry?”she asks. Am I ever.

Disabled veterans are not a bargaining chip.

If I like something, I get it and I put it on.

Self-approval and self-acceptance in the now are the main keys to positive changes in every area of our lives.