There is nothing wrong with trying to exploit the natural human tendency to become impatient when forced to play a boring position.

Agreeing to draws in the middlegame, equal or otherwise, deprives you of the opportunity to practice playing endgames, and the endgame is probably where you need the most practice.

In the Soviets' view, chess was not merely an art or a science or even a sport; it was what it had been invented to simulate: war.

Errors have nothing to do with luck; they are caused by time pressure, discomfort or unfamiliarilty with a position, distractions, feelings of intimidation, nervous tension, overambition, excessive caution, and dozens of other psychological factors.

There is no doubt that Bronstein's shrewd understanding of chess psychology was crucial to his success. Without it, his impetuous style and technical flaws might have relegated him to a minor career.

According to such great attacking players as Bronstein and Tal, most combinations are inspired by the player's memories of earlier games.

Typically, in the last round of open tournaments the level of play is markedly lower, the number of blunders higher.