Publisher's Synopsis
Chess Problems is a book written by Crichton M. Baxter and first published in 1883. The book is a collection of chess problems, which are puzzles that require the solver to find a specific move or series of moves that will lead to a desired outcome, such as checkmate or a material advantage. The problems in the book are arranged in order of difficulty, with the easiest problems appearing first and the most challenging ones at the end. Each problem is presented with a diagram of the chessboard and a set of instructions, such as ""White to move and mate in two"" or ""Black to play and win."" The book also includes a brief introduction to chess problems, explaining their purpose and history. Additionally, there are solutions provided at the end of the book, allowing readers to check their answers and learn from any mistakes they may have made. Overall, Chess Problems is a classic book that provides a challenging and entertaining way for chess enthusiasts to improve their skills and sharpen their strategic thinking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.