Directory of Problems Resources

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Chess problems and puzzles usually contain preset positions on the board, with information about which side goes next and how many moves they have until a certain result should be attained. The goal of them is to force a certain result, such as a win or draw.

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Resources in This Category

• 132 Studies and Problems

  http://www.xs4all.nl/~dsu/
  Collection of problems in GIF format from newspapers and magazines.

• Bruno's Chess Problem of the Day

  http://chessproblem.my-free-games.com/
  Interactive Site, solutions are given the next day, includes archive of all past problems [Interactive board requires Java].

• Chess Composition Microweb

  http://members.tripod.com/~JurajLorinc/chess/chess.htm
  Features problems from simple two movers to complicated compositions taken from positions in real games.

• Chess Puzzles - Endgame

  http://www.chesselo.com/chess_puzzle_new.html
  Compilation of famous chess puzzles, including hints and solutions.

• Chess Puzzles by Grandmasters

  http://www.wtharvey.com/prodex.html
  Contains problems found in games played by Grandmasters. Sorted by Grandmaster, opening, or year.

• Chess Tactics Server

  http://chess.emrald.net/
  Interactive site, contains over 20,000 chess problems, puzzles and members rated by Glicko rating system.

• ChessProblem.net

  http://chessproblem.net/
  Dedicated to the art of the chess problem. Contains discussions, educational and historical materials, and articles. Contributors to the site come from around the world, mirroring the international nature of chess problems.

• ChessProblems

  http://www.chessproblems.com/
  Interactive site, members can contribute and solve problems [Requires Java].

• The BDS Website

  http://www.bstephen.me.uk/
  Offers information about the British Chess Problem Society and the British Chess Solving Championship.

• The Retrograde Analysis Corner

  http://janko.at/Retros/index.htm
  About retrograde analysis in chess which is a special category of chess problems.

• Tim Krabbé's Chess Curiosities

  http://www.xs4all.nl/~timkr/chess/chess.html
  Chess problems with narrative about how each came about and what really happened after the position. For advanced players.

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