Chess Puzzles
This site will present in the foreseeable future some of the best and most famous chess problems in the world.
Compiled out of passion for chess problems.
The balance of power
Autum Puzzle 23 - Mate in 4 moves
Both camps are equally strong at the start of the autumn, but the black king cannot be saved. How can checkmate be achieved in 4 moves?
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The hole in the summer
Summer Puzzle 23 - Mate in 3 moves
Without giving too much away, creating a gap is the only way to solve the difficult puzzle. But can you close all the loopholes created in the process? Good luck!
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Spring Puzzle
Spring Puzzle 23 - Mate in 3 moves
Knight jumps to the square c3 and the black king is lying there - that ship has sailed? Nope, the square is covered, the bishop and rook are still holding the position.
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Antifreeze 23
Winter Puzzle 23 - Mate in 2 moves
Only the reduction to the essential can lead you to success. Concentrate on the important things!
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4 rooks in advent
Advent Puzzle 22 - Mate in 4 moves
Two white rooks build up dangerously close to the black king, two black heavyweights try to defend it. The white queen plays a decisive role, do you know how to use it skilfully?
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Knight parity
Autumn Puzzle 22 - Mate in 3 moves
At the beginning of autumn, the cavalry is equally strong. Nevertheless, the black king can't be saved. How is the checkmate to be achieved in 3 moves?
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Queens duel in summer
Summer Puzzle 22 - Mate in 3 moves
White already has checkmate in sight, but something is still missing to tip the balance of power decisively. You have three moves!
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The black knight
Spring Puzzle 22 - Mate in 2 moves
A black knight is the last powerful defender of its king. He is able to bravely parry many attack variants - can you find his Achilles heel?
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