“Those who know the marvels of chess and wonder why this game of all games does not enjoy greater popularity may also ask why Pepsi-Cola is consumed by more people than Chateau Lafite, or the Beatles are more familiar than Beethoven.” PeopleKnowsMayDoeAsksGamesEnjoyWonderGreaterChessFamiliarPopularityConsumedPepsi Author:Gregor Piatigorsky
“A male scorpion is stabbed to death after mating. In chess, the powerful queen often does the same to the king without giving him the satisfaction of a lover.” GivingDoePowerfulHumourKingsLoversMalesSatisfactionChessQueensMatingScorpions Author:Gregor Piatigorsky
