Chess Tip Of The Day

When there is a structural imbalance, opposite-coloured bishops tend to favour the attacker because the defender is often powerless to prevent the infiltration of his position. James Rizzitano, Understanding Your Chess

The conditions for a successful wing attack are either an advantage in the centre or at least a solid, albeit passive central position. Luděk Pachman, Complete Chess Strategy 3: Play On The Wings

Winning chess has a lot to do with playing good moves, but it has more to do with not playing bad ones. If you play 10 excellent moves, 10 average ones and then a lulu, there is every likelihood that your opponent may still win without having played as well as you for 90% of the game. Ian Mullen, Master Chess: A Course In 21 Lessons

One good way to exploit a strong central advantage is to use the extra space [it gives] your pieces to launch a flank attack. Richard Palliser, Starting Out: Closed Sicilian

Activity is vital in endgames. If you are defending, don't defend absolutely passively unless either the draw is cast-iron or you are absolutely forced to. Jon Speelman, Endgame Preparation

If you face a choice between equally good continuations, there is no need to contemplate for long. Quite the opposite: you can choose one without making a big mistake. Ján Markoš, The Secret Ingredient To Winning At Chess