The origin Of Puzzles

The origin of puzzles is one that is long long ago. The first Puzzle was ever created over 1,188 years ago! That's pretty long if you ask me, It was a checkmate puzzle, This is all we really know about it,There are many many guesses to how is puzzle looked but no one knows exactly how. is thought to be  a dangerous position where the white king is on the other side of the board from the white pieces.
There are many ways to checkmate the black king in this position.
For example, the white rook ca

n move to G7 or H8, and then checkmate the black king.
Related information
Abu-Bakr Muhammed Ben Yahya As-Suli is credited with writing the first book on chess strategy in the 10th century.  
Chess problems are also known as chess compositions.  
Sam Loyd's chess problem "Excelsior" was published in 1861 in London Era.  
In 1867, "Excelsior" was part of an international problem tournament set along with five other problems.

Chess.com puzzles

There are over 570,000 puzzles! Is that not Crazy? From puzzles that are rated under 400, To crazy puzzles that only the best chess engines can solve there is deffenetly no shortish. The newest puzzle update on chess.com is that they introduced divisions like the chess leagues that you are in now, Here is a complete over view of this update:

Chess.com has rolled out a new feature for Android apps: rated puzzle tiers (leagues). They're pretty much the same as Live game Leagues:

The wood tier: The stone tier: The bronze tier:The silver tier:The crystal tier:The Elite tier:The Champion tier:The Legend tier:
And once you've completed all Tiers - you get the notification "Congratulations! You have prestiged 1x', i.e. you get your chess pawn upgraded to match the style of an upper league.

You start the puzzle journey in Wood Tier by getting 15 points for a regular puzzle, 20 points for a Hard puzzle and 25 points for an Extra hard one. This changes as you move up the Tiers: in most completed Tiers you will get notifications like: "+10% for Extra hard puzzles" or "+30% for all puzzles" and similar. Here's the breakdown of points given in each Tier for different puzzles:

TIER
Easy
Hard
Extra hard
Wood
15
20
25
Stone
15
20
28
Bronze
15
20
28
Silver
15
22
28
Crystal
17
22
28
Elite
17
22
28
Champion
19
24
31
Legend
24
30
39
You get only 1 point for each correct move if you use Tips (Hints) or correctly solve only a part of puzzle. The streak does not get reset after using Tips but it does get reset after solving only part of the puzzle correctly but failing at the final move.

30 point bonus is given each day for correctly solving 3 puzzles "Daily solver" in Wood Tier. Starting with Stone Tier you get 60 point bonus for "Daily Solver".

50 point bonus is given for each improvement of a correctly solved puzzles streak.

50 point bonus is given for each Personal Record for Hardest Puzzle solved, i. e. the puzzle with the highest rating so far.

75 point bonus is given for each new set of 50 correctly solved Extra Hard puzzles "Extra Hard Puzzles Benchmark" or 50 correctly solved Hard Puzzles "Hard Puzzles Benchmark". You get 50 points for 100 correctly solved regular puzzles as a "Normal Puzzles Benchmark".

50 point bonus is given for each new set of 50 correctly solved normal puzzles as a Major Benchmark.

1-7 point bonus is given for speed of solving after each solved puzzle.

The fastest way to go through all the tiers is to focus on having long streaks of solved puzzles because the give you an enormous amount of points. The number of correctly solved puzzles in a streak is multiplied by tier level (2 for Stone, 3 for Bronze, etc.) and converted to points that you get after solving each puzzle (in Elite, Champion and Legend there's also 5 points added after the multiplication). So, for example, in Legend Tier you get 245 points for a 30 puzzle streak.

The amount of points needed to pass a level in each Tier also differs: in Legend Tier it's around 2000.

I have finished all Tiers and all levels of Prestige, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask  

The first time I finished Legend Tier I had 203429 points.

I will quote user Ecylin who has gathered this awesome info on how many points you need for each prestige:

"1st prestige: 200k

2nd prestige: 500k

3rd prestige: 790k

4th prestige: 1.08m

5th prestige: 1.38m (for some reason it skipped over elite tier and went straight to champion tier)

6th prestige: 1.67m"

The over view

Chess puzzles are a great way to improve your chess skills and have fun at the same time. They present you with a specific chess position and challenge you to find the best move or sequence of moves.

Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about chess puzzles:

Types of Chess Puzzles:

Mate in N: These puzzles challenge you to checkmate the opponent's king in a specific number of moves (e.g., "mate in 3"). They help you develop your attacking skills and your ability to calculate move sequences.
Tactical Puzzles: These puzzles focus on tactical themes like forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks. They help you recognize and exploit tactical opportunities in your games.
Endgame Puzzles: These puzzles focus on endgame scenarios, where only a few pieces are left on the board. They help you understand endgame principles and improve your endgame technique.
Opening Puzzles: These puzzles, though less common, focus on opening moves and strategies. They help you understand the implications of different openings and avoid common mistakes.
Benefits of Solving Chess Puzzles:

Improved Tactical Vision: Puzzles help you recognize tactical patterns and calculate move sequences, which is crucial for spotting winning opportunities in your games.
Enhanced Strategic Understanding: Puzzles can also help you understand strategic concepts like piece placement, pawn structure, and king safety.
Increased Pattern Recognition: By solving puzzles, you'll start to recognize common patterns that occur in different games, which will help you make quicker and more accurate decisions.
Better Calculation Skills: Puzzles require you to calculate moves ahead, which improves your ability to visualize future positions and plan your moves accordingly.
Tips for Solving Chess Puzzles:

Take Your Time: Don't rush into making a move. Carefully analyze the position and consider all possible options.
Look for Checks and Captures: Always start by looking for checks, captures, and other forcing moves. These moves often lead to tactical advantages.
Think Ahead: Try to visualize the consequences of your moves and your opponent's possible responses.
Don't Give Up: If you're stuck, don't be afraid to take a break and come back to the puzzle later. Sometimes a fresh perspective can help you find the solution.
Where to Find Chess Puzzles:

Online Platforms: Websites like Chess.com, Lichess.org, and Chesstempo.com offer a vast collection of chess puzzles at all difficulty levels.
Chess Books: Many chess books contain puzzles and exercises designed to improve your skills.
Chess Magazines: Some chess magazines also include puzzle sections.
Integrating Chess Puzzles into Your Training:

Set Aside Time: Make sure to dedicate some time to solving puzzles regularly. Even a few puzzles a day can make a difference.
Analyze the Solutions: Don't just focus on finding the right answer. Take the time to understand why the solution works and what you can learn from it.
Track Your Progress: Keep track of your progress and try to solve puzzles of increasing difficulty.
Chess puzzles are a valuable tool for any chess player looking to improve their skills. By incorporating them into your training routine, you can sharpen your tactical vision, enhance your strategic understanding, and become a more well-rounded player.