Chess Tip Of The Day

Sometimes one has to sit and defend passively, but always make sure that there isn't an active and better alternative. Richard Palliser, Starting Out: Closed Sicilian

It is advantageous for the side with a cramped position to exchange pieces. Accordingly, the player with the advantage in space will benefit from avoiding such exchanges. Valeri Beim, Lessons In Chess Startegy

Good endgame technique can usually compensate for weaker play in the previous phases; in practice, an impressive number of half and full points can be saved by superior play in this last part of the game. Mihail Marin, Secrets Of Chess Defence

In rook-and-pawn endgames connected passed pawns are stronger than isolated passed pawns. Edmar Mednis, Practical Endgame Tips

When measuring compensation for an exchange, it is always a good idea to check out the mobility and effectiveness of the rooks of the side that enjoys an 'extra' one. Peter Wells, Winning With The Trompowsky

Solving endings is about the most useful form of exercise, because the positions used are likely to occur in actual play. José Capablanca, A Primer Of Chess