Your practical results will improve when you play what you know, like and have confidence in.
Edmar MednisOnly play into a variation in which your opponent is strong if you have your own personal novelty ready!
Edmar MednisOnce 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.
Edmar MednisBobby Fischer started off each game with a great advantage: after the opening he had used less time than his opponent and thus had more time available later on. The major reason why he never had serious time pressure was that his rapid opening play simply left sufficient time for the middlegame.
Edmar Mednis