The art of problem chess occupies a special place in the hearts and repertoires of many problem chess solvers. This enormous popularity is mainly due to the fact that the chess effect is so popular with the spectators and because of its clear plans and depth of thought.

 

On this page, Gerald Ettl presents his own chess problems, mainly from the video album 2021 and 2022, and wants to bring his ingenuity closer to the audience with detailed entertainment videos. But be careful. The routines are not self-paced and solving the pro material can be exhausting. These are not classic beginner problems and textbooks for beginners.

This is probably the most economical (white material) version of the stalemate I've built so far. The Steuck has been completely revised and significantly improved. I was never happy with the result before. The best thing about this chess problem, however, is the video routines that come with it. Move by move, a single piece gets better off. The poetic entertainment alone is more than a good addition to the visual process. If you see the beginning, you will be astonished to find out: Now the effect really takes off. With the detailed English-language video instructions, you can start this great stalemate routine straight away. The requirement is: #9 Have fun wishes Gerald (The Architect) Ettl

 

This evolution of one of my s# tasks is one of the most powerful routines I've dedicated to my late cat. So now I've made the pat idea of this system even more incredible and spectacular. Sounds funny, but that's how it is. Even recognized professionals had no idea how to solve this chess problem. Selfmate in 10 moves. Behind this bulky demand hides absolute professional material on the subject of stalemate entertainment and Springer long-running favorites! The chess composer in terms of chess entertainment introduces you to the problem art in a carefree manner. For lovers of tricks with a logical structure, we have an absolute highlight here! The construction is excellently worked out and cannot be compared to most everyday selfmates. With English instructions and basic routine! Have fun wishes Gerald (The Architect) Ettl

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This chess problem creates emotions. In 2022 I invite the "feenschach" solver to a fairy tale chess spectacle of a special kind. Neutral pieces builds on techniques of problem art with double suits, is equally suitable for fairy tale chess lovers and fairy tale chess newcomers and can be learned quickly. In a nutshell: Both parties can move with neutral stones. Connoisseurs will certainly be reminded of Erich Bartel, friend of the problem, with this chess problem, and rightly so. So that you can start the routine immediately, we are enclosing a short video guide in German. All you have to do is press the stop button and try to solve the chess problem by yourself. I didn't even mention the topic in the video, because you can find out for yourself! Am I wrong?

Without a doubt, classic retro chess puzzles are rather rare. Bernd Schwarzkopf's final comment on this retro problem is therefore by no means surprising: "I like that. Classic resolutions have become rare." It is one of my retro problems for the solution tournament in feenschach 2019. A nice retro trick that I love to perform anytime and that always makes a big impact. Just extraordinary what you can learn here! Gerald Ettl reveals cherished retro secrets from his professional repertoire. He chose a retro with the requirement "Last 25 single moves", which he describes and explains to you on video. His claim when explaining it was not to beat about the bush, but to give you very specific retro tips from retro practice, which you can immediately incorporate into your own way of thinking. Classic retro routines are a fascinating thing - with an ordinary chess game on the table, one is already able to pull off the most beautiful retro tricks and the most inexplicable effects. You just have to know how to do it... and that's exactly what this English-language learning video is about. Have fun wishes Gerald (The Architect) Ettl

Forget everything you've heard or read about logical multi-movers lately. It's time for a new logical chess problem! The stipulation is simple: mate in 11 moves. A devilishly simple and amazing effect. The solvers of "Gaudium" were enthusiastic: “Black's disturbing pawns b5 and c4 have to go. After the 8th move of the industrious wNa5, the starting position is restored, but without the two pawns. Now nothing stands in the way of the main plan 9.Ncb3. ... A nice mechanism. Belongs in the price report. Great.” (Karl-Heinz Siehndel) "Subtle maneuver with precise return of wS and sT." (Henryk Kalafut) "The Sa5 solo has it all." (Peter Sickinger) "At some point the sTf2 will get tired." (Claus Grupen) "I'm impressed by the idea and implementation!" (BK) "A sophisticated, unique step-by-step plan in a material-intensive scenario." (Berthold Leibe) "Magnificent..." (Thomas Brieden) --- Completely wacky "knight acts" and demanding "mindset routines" are also part of Ettl's repertoire. The learning video in English is structured in such a way that you can achieve initial learning success after just a few minutes. What's your comment? Have fun wishes Gerald (The Architect) Ettl

This r#4 chess problem is your perfect introduction to fairytale chess. Gerald Ettl shares with you easy and rare B-material, including his incredible reflex mate chess problem, which he suggests could also be a good demonstration problem. The chess problem is therefore exceptionally not explained in any video clip, the solving process is too schematic - but by no means uninteresting. The key move is crystal clear, simple, and entertaining in itself. Then enjoy the 2 matching variants. Even though The Chess Problem hasn't been published (PS+ Video Album 2021), it's still worth checking out. This routine has a strong effect and is suitable for both beginners and experienced solvers. Have fun wishes Gerald (The Architect) Ettl

This s#6 provides the best entertainment. The effect can be described as follows: Black defends with a pat idea, which is why White sacrifices a piece. However, the sacrificed piece turns out to be self-harm for White. A versatile lace effect. Later I was able to show this topic even more impressively, but this chess prototype will also leave a lasting impression, especially on the real solver. Gerald Ettl takes you on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of chess art. With over 30 years of chess experience, he is a sought-after problem solver when it comes to developing unusual routines and stylish architecture. This routine is a teaching and visual aid at the same time. Embedded in English-language video instructions, you will learn the interesting chess secrets in no time at all. And the most beautiful thing about this chess effect is that you get everything didactically explained by an experienced problem chess architect. Have fun wishes Gerald (The Architect) Ettl
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5 exciting chess moves are presented in this chess problem. Look forward to an s#5, to learning breathtaking preparatory moves and ultimately to speechless solvers. The Problemschach+ database is in great demand today and quickly became an underground classic for ambitious chess artists. This is exactly where you will find this classic piece of art and textbook that I would like to present here exclusively for you. The technique is hardly known and even the few insiders will have fun with this routine. The whole process offers advanced chess solvers as well as professionals a valuable repertoire of amazing, unusual and challenging solving techniques. However, for mental processing, you should know a little English (or Gerald Ettl's school English) in order to understand how the system works. This routine is pure entertainment! Have fun wishes Gerald (The Architect) Ettl