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 passed Pawn is a criminal, who should be kept under lock and key. Mild measures, such as police surveillance, are not sufficient

The knight of QB3 is under obligation, the moment the enemy gives him the chance, of undertaking an invasion of the center by Kn-Q5.

The beauty of a move lies not in its appearance but in the thought behind it.

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

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

Even the laziest King flees wildly in the face of a double check!