Chess Tip Of The Day

For the offer of a pawn (in the opening) there must be one of four reasons: a) secure a tangible advantage in development; b) deflect the enemy queen; c) prevent the enemy from castling, either permanently or for several moves; d) build up a strong attack. Reuben Fine, The Ideas Behind The Chess Openings

When faced with an unfamiliar opening, or even an unfamiliar move in an opening you know, your first reaction should be to take a deep breath and try to understand what your opponent is doing. John Watson, Mastering The Chess Openings - Volume 4

In my opinion the 3.Bb5(+) lines are objectively the strongest anti-Sicilians. Dorian Rogozenko, Anti-Sicilians: A Guide For Black

In Closed Sicilians, with White playing e4 and d3, the most desirable place for Black's dark-square bishop is the long a1-h8 diagonal, (where) it has great influence both on the centre and the queenside. John Emms, Starting Out: King's Indian Attack

Training in tactics is important for everyone, and above all for younger and less experienced players. George Botterill, Open Gambits

There's a lot to be said for tackling the opening by playing the moves you believe to be the best. John Cox, Starting Out: Alekhine's Defence