The following beauty was first published in 1914. Material is equal, and at first sight it seems as though there is still a lot of fight left in the game. So what is this ''white to win'' stuff? Good luck!
If you can get this problem in less than one hour, then you deserve the Master title!
Chess mastery has a lot to do with patience. Being able to sit down, breath calmly and stay focused on little tasks for an extended period of time. When one is able to push out of one's mind all the little annoying distractions of daily life, the worries and the responsibilities that are attached to it...then what remains are the tools of the trade of mastery . Chess mastery is more a state of mind than an accomplishment. Once that state has been attained, and can be called upon at will, then it is amazing what one can then accomplish!
SPRAGGETT ON CHESS
Henri Rinck was one of the best known problem composers of the last century.
