OPENING TIPS: tip010
(Hort) 10. With the help of your pawns, try to get an advantage in space and weaken your opponent’s pawn position.
(Hort) 3. Do not make pawn moves without careful planning.
Classic Bishop Sacrifice Harder Bishop Sacrifice Lev Polugaevsky was a difficult opponent for Tal, I think the decisive games went 9-2 in Polu’s favour. So, even if there is a local hot-shot player whom everyone is scared of, maybe you are their difficult opponent. Certainly, you should try to be just that! Tal maybe had…
“Some part of a mistake is always correct” Xsawery (Saveilly) Tartakower
9. Rooks belong behind passed pawns.
* An attack on the wing is best met by play in the centre.