Problems & Puzzles

Wednesday Workout
We published the first in an occasional series of reprints of important Soviet-era essays and articles in the April issue of Chess Life. It is a… Read More »
Wednesday Workout
Image Image Caption Lei Tingjie in the… Read More »
Wednesday Workout
This week's workout highlights the games of 2021 U.S. Women's Champion Carissa Yip. Enjoy a number of her dazzling combinations, including several… Read More »
Wednesday Workout
This week's Wednesday Workout honors eight-time U.S. Women's Champion Irina Krush, who begins her quest to defend her American Cup title later this… Read More »
Wednesday Workout
For International Women's Day, we would like to honor the 17 women from Vera Menchik to Ju Wenjun who have held the title of Women's World Champion.… Read More »
Wednesday Workout
This week's Wednesday Workout comes from the 1000 GMs' Bay Area Challengers tournaments held February 17-20 and 24-26 in Milpitas, California. This… Read More »
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Is classical chess dead? It’s no secret that this question makes me grimace. But it’s not because I am a “purist” who will balk at rapid chess.… Read More »
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GM Alexandra Kosteniuk won the Munich leg of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix, and is now in prime position to qualify for the next FIDE Candidates… Read More »
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Editor’s note: WGM Tatev Abrahamyan is the newest addition to the roster of Chess Life columnists, and this month, we’re pleased to bring her… Read More »
Wednesday Workout
In 2019 I won the u1800 prize at the U.S. Open, pushing my rating to a near-personal high — my actual high was achieved at the 2018 Open — and was… Read More »
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