Greetings all,

I have returned to chess after many years and would like to go beyond just a
casual club player. My question to those who are experienced competitive
players is, what is the best way to study. I have bought a library of chess
books and CD ROM'S. Many of them are on the Openings that I would like to
learn. I feel I have a sufficient amount of Middle Game and Strategy
materials to get me through, and a small, but good source of End Game
materials. The majority of my chess materials however are on Tactics.

I guess my second part of the question is: In what order (or priority)
should I go about learning the game? I keep hearing the maxim, "Tactics,
tactics, tactics." So I chose that to study first and foremost. I am
thinking I should then learn the End Game after brushing up on my Tactics.
I am not sure if that is the "right" order, but it seems natural to me.
From here I am not sure which to study next. Do I continue to go in
"reverse" order and study the Middle Game, or concentrate more on Opening
Theory.

What is the best way to develop Chess Knowledge? Does it matter? Any
recommendations from advanced players would be appreciated.

-Frank