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.

Chess is a sport. The main object in the game of chess remains the achievement of victory.

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.

Strategy requires thought, tactics require observation.

Whoever sees no other aim in the game than that of giving checkmate to one's opponent will never become a good Chess player.