Quotes by Max Euwe

Alekhine is a poet who creates a work of art out of something that would hardly inspire another man to send home a picture post card.
– Max Euwe
Chess is a sport. The main object in the game of chess remains the achievement of victory.
– Max Euwe
Poor Capablanca! Thou wert a brilliant technician, but no philosopher. Thou wert not capable of believing that in chess, another style could be victorious than the absolutely correct one.
– Max Euwe
Strategy requires thought, tactics require observation.
– Max Euwe
Whoever sees no other aim in the game than that of giving checkmate to one's opponent will never become a good Chess player.
– Max Euwe