Wilhelm Steinitz quotes

Wilhelm Steinitz was an Austrian chess player who became the first official World Chess Champion. His innovative approach paved the way for modern positional chess. He is remembered as a trailblazer who transformed the strategic understanding of the game. Here are 13 of his quotes:

Chess is intellectual gymnastics. (Wilhelm Steinitz)
Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack. View quote
Wilhelm Steinitz
The King is a fighting piece. Use it! View quote
Wilhelm Steinitz
A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it. View quote
Wilhelm Steinitz
I have never in my life played the French Defence, which is the dullest of all openings. View quote
Wilhelm Steinitz
Chess is not for timid souls. View quote
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Fame, I have already. Now I need the money. View quote
Wilhelm Steinitz
Unfortunately, many regard the critic as an enemy, instead of seeing him as a guide to the truth. View quote
Wilhelm Steinitz
The task of the positional player is systematically to accumulate slight advantages and try to convert temporary advantages into permanent ones, otherwise the player with the better position runs the risk of losing it. View quote
Wilhelm Steinitz
Chess is so inspiring that I do not believe a good player is capable of haviong an evil thought during the game. View quote
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I would rather die in America than live in England. I would rather lose a match in America than win one in England. I have come to the conclusion that I neither mean to die soon or to lose the match! (Wilhelm Steinitz)
A win by an unsound combination, however showy, fills me with artistic horror. View quote
Wilhelm Steinitz
Chess is difficult, it demands work, serious reflection and zealous research. View quote
Wilhelm Steinitz

Wilhelm Steinitz

Occupation: Austrian-American Celebrity
Born: May 17, 1836
Died: August 12, 1900
Quotes count: 13
Wikipedia: Wilhelm Steinitz

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