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> [One of the objectives of opening play is to try to surprise your opponent.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/one-of-the-objectives-of-opening-play-is-to-try-to-surprise-your/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

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## More by Edmar Mednis

> [One of the objectives of opening play is to try to surprise your opponent.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/one-of-the-objectives-of-opening-play-is-to-try-to-surprise-your/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/unless-a-player-has-an-understanding-chess-rating-of-at-least-2400/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [Once you are in the endgame, the moment of truth has arrived... The amount of points that can be gained (and saved) by correct…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/once-you-are-in-the-endgame-the-moment-of-truth-has-arrived-the/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [Playing without a concurrent critical review of one's skills will simply get you nowhere.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/playing-without-a-concurrent-critical-review-of-one-s-skills-will/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [In Chess, at least, the brave inherit the earth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/in-chess-at-least-the-brave-inherit-the-earth/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [Bobby Fischer started off each game with a great advantage: after the opening he had used less time than his opponent and thus had…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/bobby-fischer-started-off-each-game-with-a-great-advantage-after-the/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [The number of 'unneccessary' errors that have been committed on move 41 are legion.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/the-number-of-unneccessary-errors-that-have-been-committed-on-move-41/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [Only play into a variation in which your opponent is strong if you have your own personal novelty ready!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/only-play-into-a-variation-in-which-your-opponent-is-strong-if-you/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [Even when the time control has been reached, there is one situation where you want to act as if it has not: when your…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/even-when-the-time-control-has-been-reached-there-is-one-situation/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [After a bad opening, there is hope for the middle game. After a bad middle game, there is hope for the endgame. But once…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/after-a-bad-opening-there-is-hope-for-the-middle-game-after-a-bad/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/you-must-be-able-to-handle-a-variety-of-move-orders-during-the-first/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [The key to ultimate succcess is the determination to progress day by day.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/the-key-to-ultimate-succcess-is-the-determination-to-progress-day-by/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

> [Your practical results will improve when you play what you know, like and have confidence in.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edmar-mednis/your-practical-results-will-improve-when-you-play-what-you-know-like/)

[Edmar Mednis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/edmar-mednis/)

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