TV series: Ход королевы (The Queen's Gambit)

What you know is not always important.

I don't know why my body is so intent on sabotaging my brain when my brain is perfectly capable of sabotaging itself.

My calmness needs to be restored.

Chess is not always competitive. Chess can be beautiful too. It was the board that I noticed first. This is a whole world consisting of only 64 cells. I feel safe in it. I can control him. I can dominate him, so if I get hurt, I will only blame myself.

“You have much more merit than theirs. And what you will not find in any of them. Talent. It will give you a life that everyone will envy.

It's a big deal to beat the Russians at their own game.

I think she should agree to a draw. This is already a major achievement. However, a draw is not a victory. It's no secret that Elizabeth Harmon loves to win.

Always force your opponent to play your game. Play as best for you.

Do you know why they are the best players in the world?
- Do they have the best costumes?
- Because they play as one team, especially during postponed games. They help each other. And we Americans love alone. After all, we are all such individualists. We don't like to accept help from others.

Most players don't have the courage to follow instinct. The main thing is not to hesitate. You have to play with absolute confidence. On the first move, I see whether the opponent has it or not. By the way they move the first pawn.

I analyze games. The actual outcome of the party. And I act according to the circumstances.

I didn't expect this. Nobody plays like that. This confused me. And he was just waiting for this.

- If you are a champion at 16, then what to do next?

I've noticed that the most applauding is the moves you make quickly. You have a special expression on your face. Intuition in books can not be found.