"The scheme of a game is played on positional lines, the decision of it is, as a rule, effected by combinations. This is how Lasker's pronouncement that positional play is the preparation for combinations is to be understood."
Quotes
I have formulated a rule for myself which I call the principle of the worst piece:"In positions of strategic manoeuvring (where time is not of decisive importance) seek the worst-placed piece. Activating that piece is often the most reliable way of improving your position as a whole." |
Mark DVORETSKY & Artur Yusupov, Positional Play [and see below!] |