Black to Play

Chess Puzzles / August 26, 2026

This game contains one of the all-time great saves in the history of chess. You are Black and in deep trouble as you can see in the diagram. What’s your plan?

Black to Play

Chess Puzzles / August 24, 2026

Steinitz polished off Chigorin in this game from their exciting match

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / August 21, 2026

Here’s a cute Tal finish and an example of what else was in the position.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / August 19, 2026

From a game Janowski-Schallop, 1896. Both White rooks are threatened by the Black queen, but White has a solution.

Black to Play and Help White Stalemate Black

Chess Puzzles / August 17, 2026

A real change of pace. Black moves first and teams up with White to produce a stalemate of Black’s team. It’s a fun challenge for kids for learn term planning education.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / August 14, 2026

There are a couple of ways to achieve a mating attack here.