Chess Tip Of The Day

The centre is the most important part of the board because, from it, there is the prospect of moving the pieces quickly in all directions, whenever necessary.  Richard Réti, Modern Ideas In Chess

All the major defences to 1.e4 and 1.d4 are equally good at the amateur level. Andrew Soltis, Studying Chess Made Easy

It is usually more difficult to defend than to attack. John Nunn, Understanding Chess Move By Move

When one side is only slightly superior in development or mobility, and the inferior side has no organic weakness, the weaker side should be able to restore equilibrium. Cecil Purdy, The Search For Chess Perfection

A bad plan is always better than no plan at all. Larry Evans,  Castled King magazine

A piece for two pawns, coupled with exposure of the enemy king, is often a winning transaction. William Cozens, Lessons In Chess Strategy