One of Stamma’s quickies with the usual White being on the doorstep of destruction.

Of all Stamma’s “ancient” puzzles, this one has a certain flair and theme to it.

An early composition showing signs of artistry.

Schallop knocked off the famous Dr. Goring of the Goring Gambit with this little gem.

Here we are with another Greco early composition. They are amusing because was the stone age of composing, and the big lesson they were teaching is no matter whether you’re threatened with mate next move or you’re down...Read More

Yet another really early problem composer. They weren’t into artistry as today’s are. They were more into sequencing of moves, which often included sacrifices. Many, many of them had “White king on the brink of ...Read More