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Chess problem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2965 words) |
 | A chess problem, formally called a chess composition, is a puzzle set by somebody using chess pieces on a chess board, presenting the solver with a particular task to be achieved. |
| Problems can be contrasted with tactical puzzles often found in chess columns or magazines in which the task is to find the best move or sequence of moves (usually leading to mate or gain of material) from a given position. |
| For reasons of space and internationality, various abbreviations are often used in chess problem journals to indicate a problem's stipulation (whether it is a mate in two, helpmate in four, or whatever). |
| History of Chess - Earliest Chess Books and References (2718 words) |
| It is one of the earliest allegories and moralities pertaining to chess and it began as a sermon. |
| Chess corrected the evil manners of this king and to avoid idleness. |
| It described Norse parents playing chess with the boyfriends of their daughters, and determining if they were good suitors by noting thier conduct during the game. |
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