The only good Rook is a working Rook!

We often hear the terms 'positional' and 'tactical' used as opposites. But this is as wrong as to consider a painting's composition unrelated to its subject. Just as there is no such thing as 'artistic' art, so there is no such thing as 'positional' chess.

The knight is renowned for, among other things, its suitability as a blockader ... Because its strength lies in short-range operations it is not uncomfortable standing in a single spot for long periods, as the Bishop is.

What is a weak pawn? A pawn that is exposed to attack and also difficult to defend is a weak pawn. There are several varieties: isolated, doubled, too advanced, retarded.

Young players calculate everything, a requirement of their relative inexperience.

Chess sharpens the mind, stimulates concentration, improves the memory and promotes visualization.

It often happens that a player is so fond of his advantageous position that he is reluctant to transpose to a winning endgame.