Quotes from Pal Benko

Patience is the most valuable trait of the endgame player.

There is no doubt that Bronstein's shrewd understanding of chess psychology was crucial to his success. Without it, his impetuous style and technical flaws might have relegated him to a minor career.

Sometimes players need to gain time on the clock by repeating the position, but most often its purpose is to wear down the opponent psychologically.

When you defend, try not to worry or become upset. Keep your cool and trust your position - it's all you've got.

In the Soviets' view, chess was not merely an art or a science or even a sport; it was what it had been invented to simulate: war.