Anyone who wishes to learn how to play chess well must make himself or herself thoroughly conversant with the play in positions where the players have castled on opposite sides.
Here is a definition which correctly reflects the course of thought and action of a grandmaster: - The plan in a game of chess is the sum total of su… - Alexander Kotov
Here is a definition which correctly reflects the course of thought and action of a grandmaster: - The plan in a game of chess is the sum total of su…
- Alexander Kotov
Go through detailed variations in your own time, think in a general way about the position in the opponent's time and you will soon find that you get… - Alexander Kotov
Go through detailed variations in your own time, think in a general way about the position in the opponent's time and you will soon find that you get…
You must not let your opponent know how you feel. - Alexander Kotov
You must not let your opponent know how you feel.
The placing of the centre pawns determines the "topography" of a game of chess. - Alexander Kotov
The placing of the centre pawns determines the "topography" of a game of chess.
The main thing that develops positional judgement, that perfects it and makes it many-sided, is detailed analytical work, sensible tournament practic… - Alexander Kotov
The main thing that develops positional judgement, that perfects it and makes it many-sided, is detailed analytical work, sensible tournament practic…
In order to become a grandmaster class player whose understanding of chess is superior to the thousands of ordinary players, you have to develop with… - Alexander Kotov
In order to become a grandmaster class player whose understanding of chess is superior to the thousands of ordinary players, you have to develop with…
It is better to follow out a plan consistently even if it isn't the best one than to play without a plan at all. The worst thing is to wander about a… - Alexander Kotov
It is better to follow out a plan consistently even if it isn't the best one than to play without a plan at all. The worst thing is to wander about a…
I can remember a case where Capablanca worked out an impressive combination, but then chose to make a simple move in answer to which his opponent res… - Alexander Kotov
I can remember a case where Capablanca worked out an impressive combination, but then chose to make a simple move in answer to which his opponent res…
If a chess statistician were to try and satisfy his curiousity over which stage of the game proved decisive in the majority of cases, he would certai… - Alexander Kotov
If a chess statistician were to try and satisfy his curiousity over which stage of the game proved decisive in the majority of cases, he would certai…
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