MIDDLEGAME TIPS: tip031

“…To all players I can recommend the following: simplicity and economy. These are the characteristics of the opening systems of many great masters… A solid opening repertoire fosters self-confidence.” — LAJOS PORTISCH

7. The easiest endings to win are pure King+Pawn endings.

“Play a move which improves your position no matter what.” – SILMAN

2. If you are two or more Pawns ahead the win should be routine by advancing the Pawns

try to gain time if you can by aggressive moves.

The most important feature of any chess position — opening, middlegame and *especially* endgame — is the activity of the pieces. — Michael STEAN