Michael Stean Professions : Author Born : September 4, 1953 Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Michael Stean The most important feature of the Chess position is the activity of the pieces. This is absolutely fundamental in all phases of the game: Opening, Middlegame and especially Endgame. The primary constraint on a piece's activity is the Pawn structure Michael Stean chess-game chess-pieces games Never in the history of chess have so many moves been repeated so often so quickly by so many people who didn't really understand them. Michael Stean chess people moving The winner of the first point is the loser of the last. Michael Stean loser lasts firsts The psychological effects of having to hold a prospectless position for what might seem an infinite amount of time does nothing to aid the defender's concentration. Michael Stean psychology learning doe Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors