Henri Rinck (January 10, 1870 – February 17, 1952) was a French chess study composer, considered one of the most important early figures in the field.

His first chess endgame studies appeared from 1902 in the "Deutsche Schachzeitung". In 1909 he published the first collection "150 fins de partie" (with an introduction by Johann Berger). A second edition followed in 1913, a third edition in 1919 ("300 fins de partie") and a fourth edition in 1927 ("700 fins de partie"). In 1947 he published "Las sorpresas de la teoria" (The Surprises of Theory), containing 111 endgames on rook against two minor pieces, and, together with Louis Malpas, "Dame contre tour et cavalier" (Queen Against Rook and Knight). Rinck was one of the most prolific composers, having published as many as 1670 endgame studies, 58 of which won first prize in tourneys of study composition.

Rinck died in Badalona on February 17, 1952.^[1] Six days before his death he was handed out the first copy of his ultimate collection "1414 fins de partie". On his request he was buried with this book under his arm.

 Henri Rinck (January 10, 1870 – February 17, 1952) was a French chess study composer, considered one of the most important early figures in the field.

His first chess endgame studies appeared from 1902 in the "Deutsche Schachzeitung". In 1909 he published the first collection "150 fins de partie" (with an introduction by Johann Berger). A second edition followed in 1913, a third edition in 1919 ("300 fins de partie") and a fourth edition in 1927 ("700 fins de partie"). In 1947 he published "Las sorpresas de la teoria" (The Surprises of Theory), containing 111 endgames on rook against two minor pieces, and, together with Louis Malpas, "Dame contre tour et cavalier" (Queen Against Rook and Knight). Rinck was one of the most prolific composers, having published as many as 1670 endgame studies, 58 of which won first prize in tourneys of study composition.

Rinck died in Badalona on February 17, 1952.^[1] Six days before his death he was handed out the first copy of his ultimate collection "1414 fins de partie". On his request he was buried with this book under his arm.

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I've seen this staircase one before. Some of his studies are in the Tactics Trainer. 

The staircase theme is not uncommon in with some composers' works (see: A.A. Troitsky), but is still pleasing.

Very pleasing, especially the first time you see it. 

Here are two staircase problems that are pleasingly related.

http://www.chess.com/forum/view/more-puzzles/twin-serpentine-puzzles

Thanks for copy/pasting this.