José Raúl Capablanca‘s chess delivered and still creates an irresistable masterful impact. In his games an inclination towards straightforwardness prevailed, and in his seemingly effortlessness brilliance there was a one of a kind delight of veritable simplicity. Indeed, his style, one of the most perfect, most completely clear in the whole history of chess, stillContinue reading “My Quora Answer to: Which chess player’s games have you found the most instructive?”
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Betcha Can’t Solve This #Chess Puzzle! 52
White to move and win!
Betcha Can’t Solve This #Chess Puzzle! 51
White to move and win (mate in 13).
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White to move and mate in 3 (by Andre Chéron, Hamburgischer Correspondent 1930). Stumped? Perhaps you would benefit from a free introductory lesson ($40 value) with Chris Torres on Wyzant. Claim your free lesson today. Just use Coach Chris’ link: https://is.gd/u5bIVd
Betcha Can’t Solve This #Chess Puzzle 29
White to move and win.
Betcha Can’t Solve This #Chess Puzzle 28
Today we look at a beautifully crafted endgame study that is always a favorite at chess camp. How should white proceed? (Puzzle by E. Cook, 1927.)
Betcha Can’t Solve This #Chess Puzzle 27
E. Pogosiants (1935 – 1991) was a very prolific puzzle composer who created some surreal but very compelling compositions. His masterpiece below has one of my all time favorite solutions. White to move and mate in 7.
Betcha Can’t Solve This Chess Puzzle 19
White to move and win.
Betcha Can’t Solve This #Chess Puzzle!
White to move and mate in 10.
Puzzle Worthy Position 28
If you look at checks, captures and threats, this should be a piece of cake.