In Chess, at least, the brave inherit the earth

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.

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.

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

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

The key to ultimate succcess is the determination to progress day by day.

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