An important square on the chess board that cannot be well protected. During the game, a strong square may become weak, and a weak square may become strong, depending upon how quickly a weakness is discovered and exploited.
ECHESSPEDIA
Quotes of the Day
I’ve been playing chess professionally for 35 years! It’s a long time, and when people can still say that they enjoy my chess, that’s great.
Nigel Short 2016
Fischer wanted to prove that all world championship games after his victory were prearranged. He did not convince me.
Vishy Anand 2008
Ten years ago I said that 2010 would be the end, chess would be exhausted. But it is not true, chess will not die so quickly.
Vishy Anand 2008
I personally believe that Karpov should have been more generous with Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. Kirsan is the only president in the history of FIDE, and maybe in the history of all international federations, who has contributed dozens of million dollars for the sport he loves. By the way, some of these millions went directly to Anatoly’s pocket…
George Makropoulos 2005
When your house is on fire, you can’t be bothered with the neighbors. Or, as we say in chess, if your King is under attack, don’t worry about losing a pawn on the queenside.
Garry Kasparov