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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
After a bad opening, there is hope for the middle game. After a bad middle game, there is hope for the endgame. But once you are in the endgame, the moment of truth has arrived
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
Bobby Fischer started off each game with a great advantage: after the opening he had used less time than his opponent and thus had more time available later on. The major reason why he never had serious time pressure was that his rapid opening play simply left sufficient time for the middlegame.
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
Even when the time control has been reached, there is one situation where you want to act as if it has not: when your position is absolutely lost.
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
In Chess, at least, the brave inherit the earth
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
Once you are in the endgame, the moment of truth has arrived... The amount of points that can be gained (and saved) by correct endgame play is enormous, yet often underestimated.
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
One of the objectives of opening play is to try to surprise your opponent.
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
Only play into a variation in which your opponent is strong if you have your own personal novelty ready!
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
Playing without a concurrent critical review of one's skills will simply get you nowhere.
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
The key to ultimate succcess is the determination to progress day by day.
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
The number of 'unneccessary' errors that have been committed on move 41 are legion.
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
Unless a player has an 'understanding chess' rating of at least 2400, the amount of significant knowledge that he can impart on others is limited.
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
You must be able to handle a variety of move orders during the first 5-6 moves - otherwise you'll find yourself 'tricked' time and time again.
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By AnonymEdmar Mednis
Your practical results will improve when you play what you know, like and have confidence in.
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