Author: Wilhelm Steinitz

Quotes

A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it.

A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it.

- Wilhelm Steinitz

Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game.

Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of having an evil thought during the game.

- Wilhelm Steinitz

Fame, I have already. Now I need the money.

Fame, I have already. Now I need the money.

- Wilhelm Steinitz

I have never in my life played the French Defence, which is the dullest of all openings.

I have never in my life played the French Defence, which is the dullest of all openings.

- Wilhelm Steinitz

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