“The study of typical plans is something that the leading grandmasters devote a great deal of time to. I would say that the most far-seeing of them devote as much time to this as to the study of openings.” DealsStudyPlansSeeingTrainingChessOpeningTypical Author:Alexander Kotov
“Here is a definition which correctly reflects the course of thought and action of a grandmaster: - The plan in a game of chess is the sum total of successive strategical operations which are each carried out according to separate ideas arising from the demands of the position.” IdeasActionCoursesGamesPlansPositionDemandDefinitionsChessOperationsThoughts And Actions Author:Alexander Kotov
“In choosing an opening plan players think most of all of harmonious development for the pieces, but sometimes leave the development of the queen out of their considerations. Yet the Queen is the most valuable and important piece and the whole outcome can depend upon how successfully she plays her role.” ThinkingImportantSometimesPlayWholeRolesPiecesPlayerPlansDependsDevelopmentValuableChessOpeningQueensOutcomesConsiderationHarmonious Author:Alexander Kotov
“It is better to follow out a plan consistently even if it isn't the best one than to play without a plan at all. The worst thing is to wander about aimlessly.” IfsPlayPlansWorstStrategyChessWanderConsistentlyWorst Things Author:Alexander Kotov
