Chess Tip Of The Day

The ideal which lies at the root of every operation in a file is the ultimate penetration by way of this file into the enemy's game, that is to say to our own seventh or eighth rank. Aron Nimzowitsch, My System - 21st Century Edition

Never make moves instantly, however obvious or forced they may seem. Tony Kosten, Winning Endgames

The general objective every chessplayer should have during the game is to secure a harmonious cooperation between his pieces and pawns. Alexey Sokolsky, The Modern Openings In Theory And Practice

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