This book is a treasure trove of chess puzzles and conundrums, selected and edited by one of the leading American chess experts of the early 20th century. The problems range from simple mates in two moves to complex endgame studies and combinations involving multiple pieces and tactics. Each problem is accompanied by a clear diagram and solution, as well as commentary on the strategic and tactical ideas involved. Whether you are a beginner or a grandmaster, this collection will challenge and delight you with its sheer variety and quality of puzzles. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.