White to Play

Chess Puzzles / April 16, 2025

From one of the most famous finishes in the 19th century.

Black to Play

Chess Puzzles / April 14, 2025

This position arose in a 5-minute game I was playing online. My intuition told me a mate had to be there, but I will be honest with you—I did not see my last move until I arrived at that move.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / April 11, 2025

The second move is worth remembering.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / April 09, 2025

If you remember Rule Number One, this one’s easy.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / April 04, 2025

A bit of an Arabian theme here.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / April 02, 2025

I skipped side variations that led to heavy material loss. It’s an unusual mating attack. Here’s a weird clue: the knight is the piece that mates.