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

First restrain, next blockade, lastly destroy.

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

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.

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.

How can I lose to such an idiot?

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