The endgame is an arena in which miraculous escapes are not uncommon.

A real sacrifice involves a radical change in the character of a game which cannot be effected without foresight, fantasy, and the willingness to risk.

In modern praxis lost positions are salvaged most often when the play is highly complicated with many sharp dynamic variations to be calculated.

A great chess player always has a very good memory.

The endgame is an arena in which miraculous escapes are not uncommon.

Objectivity and presence of mind are essential in such positions where sacrificial temptations are not always resistable.

Lack of proper endgame technique allows many players to escape from lost positions, even without any spectacular play on their part.