There is no doubt that the reason for my awful oversight was over-confidence that sapped my sense of danger. So that is where to look for the cause of bad blunders - in the exulting feeling of self-congratulation.
Alexander KotovI can remember a case where Capablanca worked out an impressive combination, but then chose to make a simple move in answer to which his opponent resigned at once!
Alexander KotovSit there for five hours? Certainly not! A player must walk about between moves, it helps his thinking.
Alexander KotovDrawing general conclusions about your main weaknesses can provide a great stimulus to further growth.
Alexander Kotov