Chess strategy as such today is still in its diapers, despite Tarrasch's statement 'We live today in a beautiful time of progress in all fields'. Not even the slightest attempt has been made to explore and formulate the laws of chess strategy.

Do not always be thinking of attack! Moves that safeguard your position are often far more prudent.

In the middlegame, the king is merely an extra, but in the endgame, he is one of the star actors.

The main Objective of any operation in an open file is the eventual Occupation of the seventh or eighth Rank.

Strategically important points should be overprotected. If the pieces are so engaged, they get their regard in the fact that they will then find themselves well posted in every respect.

Many men, many styles; what is chess style but the intangible expression of the will to win.

Ridicule can do much, for instance embitter the existence of young talents.