Condemned by theory, the Allgaier, certainly one of the most romantic of gambits,
In chess, as in life, a man is his own most dangerous opponent. - Vasily Smyslov
Few things are as psychologically brutal as chess. - Garry Kasparov
A sacrifice is best refuted by accepting it. - Wilhelm Steinitz
Confidence is very important – even pretending to be confident.
Some part of a mistake is always correct. - Savielly Tartakower
If you have made a mistake or committed an inaccuracy there is no need to become annoyed and to think that everything is lost.