INITIATIVE

Openings, middle game strategy, tactics, defenses: chess-the game. After you learn these things, what is the factor which puts you over the top?  The answer is INITIATIVE. When all is said and done, knowing what to do is almost as important as when to do it! In many games, the advantage of one step in time or knowing when to use a tactic defeats more players than blunders. How many times have you told yourself- "if i had one more move, or if i had made my move earlier". Sometimes jumping the gun, suprises the other player and gives you the offensive edge, even though you have insufficient material to complete the task. INITIATIVE- is an important tool. Learn to use it....