One Hundred Chess Problems is a book written by Arthur Cyril Pearson and originally published in 1883. The book is a collection of 100 chess problems, each of which presents a unique challenge for chess players to solve. The problems range in difficulty from beginner to advanced, making it a suitable read for players of all skill levels. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section consisting of 50 problems that can be solved in two moves or less, while the second section contains 50 problems that require three or more moves to solve. Each problem is presented with a diagram of the chess board and a description of the objective, such as checkmate in a certain number of moves or winning material.In addition to the problems themselves, the book also includes a preface by the author, in which he discusses the value of studying chess problems and how they can improve one's game. The preface also provides some background information on the history of chess problems and their development over time.Overall, One Hundred Chess Problems is a classic book that has stood the test of time and remains a popular resource for chess enthusiasts looking to improve their skills and challenge themselves with new puzzles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.