As a rule, pawn endings have a forced character, and they can be worked out conclusively.
Mark DvoretskyTraining in analysis (like any other form of chess training) should be treated very seriously.
Mark DvoretskyIt is not possible to become a great player without having learned how to analyse deeply and accurately.
Mark DvoretskyEmotional instability can be one of the factors giving rise to a failure by chess players in important duels. Under the influence of surging emotions (and not necessarily negative ones) we sometimes lose concentration and stop objectively evaluating the events that are taking place on the board.
Mark Dvoretsky