{"product_id":"500-insanely-hard-mate-in-two-chess-puzzles-paperback","title":"500 Insanely Hard Mate in Two Chess Puzzles - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin B. Justesen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDive into the challenging world of chess mate in two problems with '500 Insanely Hard Mate in Two Chess Puzzles, ' a unique blend of chess strategy and data science.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book offers an extensive collection of mate-in-two problems, carefully selected through an analytical process involving Stockfish 16 and Python. Beginning with an initial dataset of 180,000 puzzles, the selection was refined using criteria such as average nodes, search depth, board complexity, and unique checkmating moves, ensuring each puzzle represents a true test of skill.\u003cp\u003eBeyond just a puzzle book, this is an experiment in pushing the limits of chess analysis. It builds on the difficulty found in '100 Headachingly Hard Mate in Two Puzzles Composed by Sam Loyd, ' introducing puzzles that challenge even the most seasoned players. The selection process involved computational analysis, with puzzles chosen for their ability to engage and perplex the solver, requiring deep thought and strategic planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'500 Insanely Hard Mate in Two Chess Puzzles' is perfect for those looking to test their chess skills against some of the most challenging puzzles available. The book has been tested by Kacper Piorun, who is 5-times World Chess Solving Champion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Very nice book with a variety of checkmates in 2 - some of them are simpler, some are... well, insane.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- GM Kacper Piorun, 5-times World Chess Solving Champion\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrepare for a challenge and hone your chess problem-solving skills with this specially curated collection.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52593103274291,"sku":"9798321621400","price":20.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/nz9DVqZIL29798321621400.webp?v=1761692089","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/500-insanely-hard-mate-in-two-chess-puzzles-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}