After a bad opening, there is hope for the middle game. After a bad middle game, there is hope for the endgame. But once you are in the endgame, the moment of truth has arrived

The key to ultimate succcess is the determination to progress day by day.

Playing without a concurrent critical review of one's skills will simply get you nowhere.

In Chess, at least, the brave inherit the earth

Once 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.

Only play into a variation in which your opponent is strong if you have your own personal novelty ready!

Your practical results will improve when you play what you know, like and have confidence in.

One of the objectives of opening play is to try to surprise your opponent.

Unless a player has an 'understanding chess' rating of at least 2400, the amount of significant knowledge that he can impart on others is limited.

You must be able to handle a variety of move orders during the first 5-6 moves - otherwise you'll find yourself 'tricked' time and time again.

Even when the time control has been reached, there is one situation where you want to act as if it has not: when your position is absolutely lost.

We have to consciously monitor and maximize our time effectively and efficiently

The first time can always lead to a second chance. But, the second choice can never be the result of the first change.

Never Let go your task or plan. Problems are opportunities that come in a package that is not pleasing.

Sorrow has its reward. It never leaves us where it found us.

We all have need to be trained to see, and to have our eyes opened before we can take in the joy that is meant for us in this beautiful life.

Let's have a moment of silence for all those Americans who are stuck in traffic on their way to the gym to ride the stationary bicycle.

You know how I feel about you, Bluefur. I'd do my best to make you happy, I promise. And I'll love your kits as though they were my own.

The only thing that works is a good script!

It's fun, in a way, to explore what's risky in one's life.

If your city's being populated by highly educated twentysomething s with choices, you're probably going to succeed.