Quotes from this book:
p.6 We cannot speak of any proper analysis when a lot of people sit down
at the [chess]board together. The variations [proposed by the participants] flash past, and a mass of oversights occur, especially
on the first few moves. The analysis [of the group] soon finds itself a long way from the starting point, and arrives
at positions that may be interesting, but are certainly improbable.
p.7 In rook endings, the activity of one's rook is a most important
criterion for evaluating the position and for choosing a plan of action.
p.18 It is very important to learn to weigh up objectively (or assess intuitively)
the totality of the competitive and psychological factors. Then we can do what is most unpleasant for the opponent and safest
for ourselves, and so gain results that may, superficially, seem undeserved.
p.20 Black's further plan [in the game under discussion]
is simple: after he has maximized the activity of his pieces, he will advance the e-pawn so as to restrict
the mobility of the opponent's pieces and, finally, penetrate with his king into the opponent's position.
p.24 it is always necessary to go deeper and deeper into variations
that have already been found in trying to find some unnoticed resources in them.
p.53 The most important part of theory lies in general rules, typical
plans, and characteristic devices for carrying on the contest... general, methodological information enriches our
understanding of the game... our knowledge of general principles can greatly facilitate the search for a solution.
