How to Solve Chess Problems [Paperback]

Kenneth S. Howard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1961

58 two-move problems, 46 three-movers, and eight four-movers composed during the last 30 years and illustrative of the best work of 27 outstanding American problem composers. The author has included practical suggestions for solving each problem, an explanation of common terms and an exhaustive index. Invaluable for any player, even beginners interested in problems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 171 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; 2 edition (June 1, 1961)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048620748X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486207483
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,439,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb introduction to a fascinating area of chess, September 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Solve Chess Problems (Paperback)

I am a chess problem composer and solver. This was the first book I read about problems, and it's a great introduction to the subject. At the price too you cannot go wrong.

Other great books include Chess Wizrdry by J Rice. (I am in that one.) It has a far better collection of problems than the Howard but costs more and doesn't teach you much about how to solve them. John Nunn's Solving in Style is great as well, but perhaps not as good a collection.

Serious problemists can contact the British Chess Problem Society (web search!)

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It really teaches you how to solve chess problems, December 20, 2001

By 

Fabio Fernal - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Solve Chess Problems (Paperback)

" A chess problem is a position arranged to illustrate an interesting chess idea,
which frequently is based on some particular characteristics of the various men employed".
by Kenneth S. Howard

This book has procedures which will enable him to solve problems with greater
certainty and rapidity. Altough chess problems involves some chess tactics like pin, forks,
etc. they are not practical to develop tactical skills, because a problem is arranged, it's

artificial, the position of a problem won't be reached in a real game.
The purpose of a chess problem is to provide fun for all chess players. Solving
C. Prob. is a wonderful way to relax, specially when you get home after work and you pick up your favorite whiskey.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a book!, May 29, 2006

By 

Manoel J. A. Carvalho (Atibaia, SP, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to solve chess problems

This is one of the best books about chess problems I have come across. An even better book by the same author is The Enjoyment of Chess Problems, maybe the best chess book ever written. I enthusiastically recommend that you get a copy. I got my copy through the Amazon used books and I am very satisfied.