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.