The great mobility of the King forms one of the chief characteristics of all endgame strategy. In the middlegame the King is a mere 'super', in the endgame on the other hand - on of the 'principals'. We must therefore develop him, bring him nearer to the fighting line.

The threat is stronger than the execution.

Ridicule can do much, for instance embitter the existence of young talents; but one thing is not given to it, to put a stop permanently to the incursion of new and powerful ideas.

No pawn exchanges, no file-opening, no attack.

How can I lose to such an idiot?

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

The isolated Pawn casts gloom over the entire chessboard