Chess Tip Of The Day

In 90% of my Sicilian games (as White), my king goes to b1 or h1. Victor Bologan, Selected Games 1985-2004

Often the weakness of an advanced pawn is not so much its liability to be attacked, but in the loss of control in a neighbouring file. Colin Crouch & Kean Haines, Hastings 1895

Anyone who is not a full-time chess player will have great difficulty in mastering the Open Sicilian. Joe Gallagher, Beating The Anti-Sicilians

4.Bd2 (in the Nimzo-Indian) has been heavily slagged off in the popular press. The criticism runs along the  lines of "this move is just too passive." My opinion is that any move which serves a useful purpose (in this case unpinning) must be treated with some respect. John Emms, Easy Guide To The Nimzo-Indian

As a rule, isolated pawns can be better exploited in a rook endgame than in any other. John Cox, The Berlin Wall

The Scotch Four Knights is an ideal choice for the improving player, whether playing White or Black. The variations are neither too complex, nor theoretical, both sides develop easily, and the open positions are ideal for honing tactical skills. John Emms, Starting Out: The Scotch Game