Even when the time control has been reached, there is one situation where you want to act as if it has not: when your position is absolutely lost.

Unless a player has an 'understanding chess' rating of at least 2400, the amount of significant knowledge that he can impart on others is limited.

You must be able to handle a variety of move orders during the first 5-6 moves - otherwise you'll find yourself 'tricked' time and time again.

The number of 'unneccessary' errors that have been committed on move 41 are legion.

Your practical results will improve when you play what you know, like and have confidence in.

Once you are in the endgame, the moment of truth has arrived... The amount of points that can be gained (and saved) by correct endgame play is enormous, yet often underestimated.

One of the objectives of opening play is to try to surprise your opponent.