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
I have always a slight feeling of pity for the man who has no knowledge of Chess
Siegbert Tarrasch
It’s always more difficult to hold the title than to get it.
Vladimir Akopian 2012
We lost the crowns of World Champions, it is sad, of course. But if you look at the rating list of top 100 players, Russia is still dominating. However, the competition is constantly growing stronger.
Arkady Dvorkovich 2011
Chess is beautiful enough to waste your life for.
Hans Ree
Looks like I’m going to raise the average age of the field and lower the average rating!
Garry Kasparov 2017
