ENDGAME TIPS: tip119
MEDNIS says ‘good technique’ means:
3. if there is only one way you can lose, make sure you secure against it
Steinitz taught us: If you’re attacking: Don’t attack too soon Attack with a team Attack only if you have good reason=you have an advantage If you’re defending: Defend what you have to Don’t make weaknesses Let’s see what happens if you break the rules… Attacking done badly Too soon Too lonely No excuse Defending done…
* Rooks need open files.
(Hort) 9. A weakening of your own pawns may be accepted only if it is compensated by a more active placement of your pieces.
(Fine) 1. In the initial position White, because of the extra move, has a slight advantage. Consequently…
4. Try and gain tempi whenever possible, but without giving up material.