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I always urge players to study composed problems and endgames.

There is nothing wrong with trying to exploit the natural human tendency to become impatient when forced to play a boring position.

Patience is the most valuable trait of the endgame player.

In the Soviets' view, chess was not merely an art or a science or even a sport; it was what it had been invented to simulate: war.

According to such great attacking players as Bronstein and Tal, most combinations are inspired by the player's memories of earlier games.

When you defend, try not to worry or become upset. Keep your cool and trust your position - it's all you've got.

Typically, in the last round of open tournaments the level of play is markedly lower, the number of blunders higher.

Sometimes players need to gain time on the clock by repeating the position, but most often its purpose is to wear down the opponent psychologically.

Under no circumstances should you play fast if you have a winning position. Forget the clock, use all your time and make good moves.