Siegbert Tarrasch

Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make men happy.

— Siegbert Tarrasch

Mistrust is the most necessary characteristic of the Chess player.

— Siegbert Tarrasch

To acquire a reputation of being a dashing player at the cost of losing a game.

— Siegbert Tarrasch

He who fears an isolated Queen's Pawn should give up Chess.

— Siegbert Tarrasch

Before the endgame, the Gods have placed the middle game.

— Siegbert Tarrasch

Many have become Chess Masters, no one has become the Master of Chess.

— Siegbert Tarrasch