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“For a game it is too serious, for seriousness too much of a game.”

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Moses Mendelssohn, born on September 6, 1729, and died on January 4, 1786, was a prominent German philosopher of the Enlightenment era. He was known for his philosophical ideas and his influence on the reform of Judaism. more

“Chess never has been and never can be aught but a recreation. It should not be indulged in to the detriment of other and more serious avocations - should not absorb or engross the thoughts of those who worship at its shrine, but should be kept in the background, and restrained within its proper province. As a mere game, a relaxation from the severe pursuits of life, it is deserving of high commendation.”

Should Has Beens Games Serious Worship Mere Chess Pursuit Backgrounds Severe Relaxation Deserving Recreation Provinces Shrines Commendation

Author:Paul Morphy

“Chess is a fighting game which is purely intellectual and includes chance.”

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Author:Richard Reti

“Chess is a contest between two men which lends itself particularly to the conflicts surrounding aggression.”

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Author:Reuben Fine

“Chess, like love, is infectious at any age.”

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Author:Salo Flohr

“Chess is a fairy tale of 1001 blunders.”

Chess Tales Fairy Fairy Tale Blunders

Author:Savielly Tartakower

“Chess is a terrible game. If you have no center, your opponent has a freer position. If you do have a center, then you really have something to worry about!”

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Author:Siegbert Tarrasch

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