Wilhelm Steinitz's Quotes

A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it.

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

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

A win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror.

Chess is intellectual gymnastics.

Chess is not for timid souls.

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

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

Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack.

When you have an advantage, you are obliged to attack; otherwise you are endangered to lose the advantage.