OPENING TIPS: tip046
move them to their best squares in one move if you can, and also
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ENDGAME TIPS: tip091
ByDJCA2. Material advantage wins endgames: hold on to your material.
MIDDLEGAME TIPS: tip115
ByDJCARules are meant to be broken (or, at least, checked to see if they apply in the actual position in front of you!)