Baruch Lender  (9 January 1913 – 25 February 1994) was an Israeli chess problems composer, recognized for his theoretical contributions to the art of chess problems. 1  His most enduring legacy is the invention of a complex strategic theme for two-move problems known as the " Lender Combination ," a sophisticated synthesis of pre-existing tactical ideas that cemented his reputation as a profound theorist in the field.    While his work was deeply technical, his life was frame

Mysticism in Chess Created by Baruch Lender: The Single Idea That Changed Chess Composition Forever. This is a blog post about the great...