Some pieces in the King's Indian appear on a 'special price' list: the dark square bishops are at the top of that list. David Bronstein More Quotes by David Bronstein More Quotes From David Bronstein It is annoying that the rules of chess do not allow a pawn to take either horizontally or backwards, but only forwards ... This psychological tuning is ideal for attacking purposes, but what about for defence? David Bronstein tuning purpose chess Two passed pawns advancing on the enemy pieces have brought me more than a dozen points in tournaments. David Bronstein pieces two enemy Chess is infinite, and one has to make only one ill-considered move, and one's opponent's wildest dreams will become reality. David Bronstein dream reality moving It would be as naive to study the song of the nightingale, as it would be ridiculous to try and win a King's Gambit against a representative of the old chess guard. David Bronstein kings winning song There is not a single true chess-player in the world whose heart does not beat faster at the mere sound of such long beloved and familiar words as 'gambit games'. David Bronstein player games heart Sometimes at lectures I am asked: how would the champions of the last century play today? I think that, after making a hurried study of modern openings, and watching one or two tournaments, the champions of the last century, and indeed the century before that, would very quickly occupy the same place that they occupied when they were alive. David Bronstein play two thinking To play a match for the World Championship is the cherished dream of every chess player. David Bronstein player dream world