The great thing about chess is it’s a game for oneself. You don’t work on what you can’t control, you just work on yourself. And I think if more people did that, we’d all be a lot better off. Daniel Naroditsky Read Quote
I think there’s a misconception that chess players are all total nerds. Well, I guess they are. Daniel Naroditsky Read Quote
With chess it was almost this palpable electricity that I felt. You’re totally in control of your own fate. There’s no luck factor. It’s you and the pieces. Daniel Naroditsky Read Quote
The comparative strength of each piece depends entirely on circumstance; their movements are so different that it is essentially impossible to effectively compare them on anything other than a case-by-case basis. Daniel Naroditsky Read Quote
Most beginners who have learned the point system will only consider a sacrifice if it leads directly to checkmate or if the material can be won back by force. A Grandmaster, though, will frequently sacrifice for less tangible compensation, such as a lead in development or a superior pawn structure. Daniel Naroditsky Read Quote
The point system certainly governs a Grandmaster’s decisions, but it can be outweighed in any given position by more important factors. Daniel Naroditsky Read Quote
Some kids think I’m some kind of weirdo. I probably am weirder than most people. Daniel Naroditsky Read Quote
I think of myself as playing against the board, and not against my opponent. Daniel Naroditsky Read Quote
After every move, ask yourself what does my opponent want to do to me, and how can I prevent it? Daniel Naroditsky Read Quote
