One of the objectives of opening play is to try to surprise your opponent. — Edmar Mednis Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share
Once you are in the endgame, the moment of truth has arrived... The amount of points that can be gained (and saved) by correct… — Edmar Mednis Copy Share
Playing without a concurrent critical review of one's skills will simply get you nowhere. — Edmar Mednis Copy Share
Bobby Fischer started off each game with a great advantage: after the opening he had used less time than his opponent and thus had… — Edmar Mednis Copy Share
The number of 'unneccessary' errors that have been committed on move 41 are legion. — Edmar Mednis Copy Share
Only play into a variation in which your opponent is strong if you have your own personal novelty ready! — Edmar Mednis Copy Share
Even when the time control has been reached, there is one situation where you want to act as if it has not: when your… — Edmar Mednis Copy Share
After a bad opening, there is hope for the middle game. After a bad middle game, there is hope for the endgame. But once… — Edmar Mednis Copy Share
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… — Edmar Mednis Copy Share
Your practical results will improve when you play what you know, like and have confidence in. — Edmar Mednis Copy Share
