Turton doubling refers to a strategic move employed in chess, involving the sequential movement of two pieces along a line, such as a rank, file, or diagonal.
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Chess Opening Traps: Unveiling the Subtle Snares
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Zepler Doubling: Support and strike
Zepler doubling refers to a specific tactic employed in chess problems. It involves a piece initially moving along a particular line, such as a rank, file, or diagonal.
Joke chess problems: Solve with a humor
A joke chess problem is a puzzle in chess that incorporates humor as either a primary or secondary aspect. While most chess problems, like other forms of creative expression, are valued for their serious artistic themes, joke chess problems provide entertainment through unexpected twists.
Lacny Cycle: What kind of chess problem is it?
The Lacny cycle, also known as the Lacny cycle problem theme, was introduced by Ľudovít Lačný, a Slovak chess problem composer and judge, in 1949. This concept exemplifies a cyclical relationship between lines of play in chess.
The First-Move Advantage in Chess: Myth or Reality?
At the start of a chess game, White always makes the first move, followed by Black. This seemingly innocuous decision has been a subject of fascination among chess enthusiasts, scholars, and mathematicians. The question is whether this initial move bestows a tangible advantage upon White, influencing the outcome of the game.
Grotesque: Enjoy some extreme studies
A grotesque in chess refers to a problem or endgame study that presents an extremely improbable or impossible starting position. These positions often involve White engaging in combat with a significantly outnumbered black army. Grotesques are primarily designed to evoke amusement and are known for their humorous nature.
The oldest recorded chess game
The poem itself is structured as a chess game and is considered to be the earliest recorded instance of chess being played according to the modern rules that govern the movements of the queen and bishop pieces. In other words, the oldest recorded chess game.
Excelsior: Long journey to the checkmate
What’s in the name? “Excelsior,” a concise poem penned in 1841, originates from the creative mind of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem portrays a youthful protagonist journeying through a mountainous village as evening approaches. The young man carries a banner bearing the word “Excelsior,” which translates from Latin as “higher,” but also carries a broader connotation of “onward and upward.”
Selfmate: Why would you force the opponent to checkmate you?
Selfmates are chess puzzles where one side, usually White, is to play and force Black to deliver checkmate within a certain number of moves. In other words, White sets up a position where Black is compelled to checkmate White, even though it may seem counterintuitive. The objective is for White to cooperate with Black to enforce the checkmate.