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A neat endgame win by Ivanchuk.

No more castling problems, but I was intrigued with G.F. Anderson’s work with the April 15th puzzle. Here’s one he did with C.C. Palmer. A mate in two.

In continuing our theme, here’s a mate in two.

If you did Friday’s puzzle, you have a hint on today’s solution. But don’t forget to do your income tax first! It’s a mate in four.

Many of you will recognize this Sam Loyd classic. I’m having it do an encore bow so as to give you a hint as to next week’s puzzles.

A dazzling display by a minister during the Major Open of the British Championship in 1929.

A very minimalist position with a charming key. It’s a mate in two.

A great Friday challenge for you! It’s a mating attack, which needs forcing moves. The toughest defense makes you go eight moves.

White’s the exchange down and his queen is attacked, so it is necessary to come up with something—quickly!

It is Black’s move, and White is threatening a mate in one. How should Black stop White from winning?

This position is won so many different ways. Gligoric picked a very imaginative way.