I hate the openings - I never could stomach studying opening moves when I first learnt to play (quite young, many, many years ago) and now, on returning to chess after a long break, I feel at a distinct disadvantage - it always feels like a bit of...
Always be mindful of those long distance attacks. It's all too easy to forget about a long range piece sat quietly in a corner and inadvertently stray into it's line of fire whilst in the midst of a more 'local' battle. I seem to have a blind spot...
I really must try and be less impulsive and more thorough.
