I Do Not Play Chess – I

For My Victory Over Capablanca I Am Indebted Primarily To My Superiority In The Field Of Psychology. Capablanca Played, Relying Almost Exclusively On His Rich Intuitive Talent. But For The Chess Struggle Nowadays One Needs A Subtle Knowledge Of Human Nature, An Understanding Of The Opponent's Psychology.

Chess Is A Matter Of Vanity.

Chess, Like Other Arts, Must Be Practiced To Be Appreciated.

Young Players Expose Themselves To Grave Risks When They Blindly Imitate The Innovations Of Masters Without Themselves First Checking All The Details And Consequences Of These Innovations.

I Consider Chess An Art, And Accept All Those Responsibilities Which Art Places Upon Its Devotees.