Bobby Fischer started off each game with a great advantage: after the opening he had used less time than his opponent and thus had more time available later on. The major reason why he never had serious time pressure was that his rapid opening play simply left sufficient time for the middlegame.
The number of 'unneccessary' errors that have been committed on move 41 are legion. - Edmar Mednis
The number of 'unneccessary' errors that have been committed on move 41 are legion.
- Edmar Mednis
In Chess, at least, the brave inherit the earth - Edmar Mednis
In Chess, at least, the brave inherit the earth
The key to ultimate succcess is the determination to progress day by day. - Edmar Mednis
The key to ultimate succcess is the determination to progress day by day.
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. - Edmar Mednis
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.
Bobby Fischer started off each game with a great advantage: after the opening he had used less time than his opponent and thus had more time availabl… - Edmar Mednis
Bobby Fischer started off each game with a great advantage: after the opening he had used less time than his opponent and thus had more time availabl…
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, th… - Edmar Mednis
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, th…
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. - Edmar Mednis
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.
One of the objectives of opening play is to try to surprise your opponent. - Edmar Mednis
One of the objectives of opening play is to try to surprise your opponent.
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 enormo… - Edmar Mednis
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 enormo…
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