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ilusmte
Mar 11, 2018
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Is there any difference between a chess puzzle and a chess problem?
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Rocky64
Mar 11, 2018
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#2

'Chess puzzle' is the most general term, which covers:

(1) chess problems, e.g. White mates in 2

(2) endgame studies, e.g. White to play and win

(3) tactical exercises from game positions.