To interpose a man between the checking piece and the attacking king.
ECHESSPEDIA
Quotes of the Day
Tactics is what you do when there is something to do; strategy is what you do when there is nothing to do.
Savielly Tartakower
Chess is respected in culture and education, but our organization is far behind. FIDE must lead, not drag chess down.
Garry Kasparov 2014
Carlsen simply plays chess well. It seems to me that in such cases people are inclined to look for some supernatural explanation, although the simplest explanation is also the most appropriate: the guy simply plays chess well.
Alexander Grischuk 2014
Drawing general conclusions about your main weaknesses can provide a great stimulus to further growth.
Alexander Kotov
After an upsetting defeat the best psychology for the next game is a placid draw
Dr. Vidmar
