A form of a non-orthodox problem first proposed by Bezel in Deutsche Schachzeitung in 1848 in which the composer aims to achieve a setting showing the maximum possible of moves of a single type, such as checks, mates, stalemates… According to Tim Krabbé, the following example could be a world record of the maximum series of cross-checks. The position has to be legal, and no promotion is allowed.
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Quotes of the Day
When you see a good move, look for a better one
Emanuel Lasker
In order to become a grandmaster class player whose understanding of chess is superior to the thousands of ordinary players, you have to develop within yourself a large number of qualities, the qualities of an artistic creator, a calculating practitioner, a cold calm competitor.
Alexander Kotov
I don’t particularly like being searched electronically. It is inconceivable that such a thing would happen in any other sport. It is fundamentally anti-chess, and I think the people who are behind this decision need their heads looked at! They are sick! They are ruining the very beauty that is chess.
Nigel Short 2016
If the 12th game (from the match Carlsen-Karjakin)… were a restaurant dish, I would send it back to the chef.
Nigel Short 2016
After losing a game I play the next one better. After losing the 2nd game I play like a lion. After 3 defeats in a row, anyone can beat me!
Eduard Gufeld
