This is a win with one decisive move at the outset that is best.

Today is a special presentation in that there's no mate in 3 or 4 puzzle. This is a middle game puzzle that challenges you to find a plan. It comes from my book, Openings for Amateurs--Next Steps in the chapter on various ...Read More

Here is another classic position emphasizing the power of doubled rooks on the h-file. The first question probably is “That’s a great attacking position. How do I get there?” Here’s how Kurt Richter did it in 1930...Read More

Since we started this column in 2006, there have been 2700 puzzles put up here. It was always my hope that they would be either instructional or entertaining or challenging or all three. However, the encompassing desire ...Read More

The material in “points” may be equal, but the position isn’t as White has the move.

This is a great puzzle with the rook vs. bishop struggle. The key first move may surprise you.