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

- Edmar Mednis

In Chess, at least, the brave inherit the earth

- 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.

- 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…

- Edmar Mednis

The number of 'unneccessary' errors that have been committed on move 41 are legion.

- 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…

- 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.

- 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…

- Edmar Mednis

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

- Edmar Mednis