The beauty of a game of chess is usually assessed according to the sacrifices it contains. Rudolf Spielmann More Quotes by Rudolf Spielmann More Quotes From Rudolf Spielmann We cannot resist the fascination of sacrifice, since a passion for sacrifices is part of a Chessplayer's nature Rudolf Spielmann fascination sacrifice passion In the opening a master should play like a book, in the mid-game he should play like a magician, in the ending he should play like a machine. Rudolf Spielmann games play book I can comprehend Alekhine's combinations well enough; but where he gets his attacking chances from and how he infuses such life into the very opening - that is beyond me. Rudolf Spielmann alekhine chance enough