Heaven gave us chess, and hell gave us analysis.  – British Chess 1890

A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. – Emo Philips

Chess is a terrible game.  If you have no center, your opponent has a freer position.  If you do have a center, then you really have something to worry about! – Siegbert Tarrasch

Real men don’t castle. – David Hayes

Castle early and often. – Unknown

A chess game is divided into three stages: the first, when you hope you have the advantage, the second when you believe you have an advantage, and the third… when you know you’re going to lose! – Tartakower

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