Josef Moravec (Czechslovakia, 20.03.1882 - 29.08.1969)

Czech chess composer and International Master​ of problems and studies

Author of more than 240 endgame studies

Words by Josef Moravec:

"Chess has taught me an almost scientific way of thinking. Chess - and especially problem chess – is for me an artificial science, based on the axioms formed by the rules of the game. Chess problems automatically come into existence the moment these rules are established. We composers merely discover and develop them, to the great benefit of youth culture."

Website:

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Joseph Moravec liked composing mainly Pawn Endings but gained a reputation in producing fine Rook and Pawn studies. He has over 200 endgame studies to his credit. He was a particular favourite of the English writer and player Gerald Abrahams. He was also a noted Problemist and made original contributions to that field of chess. In his endgame studies Moravec liked simple positions with few pieces on the board so this study is not really a true reflection of his style. See the early studies of his we looked at on the website which are examples of his usual style.

Others: 23 endgame studies by Moravec are selected on the Dutch Website ARVES.org