Hard Chess Puzzles
Play and solve advanced, hard, difficult and plain nasty chess puzzles for advanced chess players. You’ll find solutions and historical details and you can play each puzzle live against the computer.

Nona Gaprindashvili vs Juraj Nikolac
Nona Gaprindashvili saw an opportunity in her game with Juraj Nikolac. Find the four-move sequence that led White to victory.

Nick De Firmian vs Alexander Chernin
Nick De Firmian took on Alexander Chernin in Tunisia in a game that culminated in a beautiful mate. Can you see the four moves sequence?

Nigel Short vs Andrew Muir
In 2004, Nigel Short faced Scottish International Master Andrew Muir during their game at Catalan Bay. White has a forced mate in four to conclude the game.

Paul Morphy vs Samuel Boden
Legendary Paul Morphy has a mate in four against Samuel Boden.

Ekaterina Kovalevskaya vs Maria Schoene
During their 2009 meeting in Germany, Ekaterina Kovalevskaya found a way to navigate the defenses of Maria Schoene. White has a forced mate in four to conclude the game.

Milorad Kapelan vs James Tarjan
In Vrsac, 1983, James Tarjan faced Milorad Kapelan in a game that concluded with a remarkable mating net. Black finds a way to finish the game in just four moves.

Jan Timman vs Marcel Sisniega
In Taxco, 1985, Jan Timman faced Marcel Sisniega in a game that concludes with a striking mating net. Find the four moves required for White to finish the game.

Nickolai Peregudov vs Vladimir Savon
In a 1994 game from St. Petersburg, Vladimir Savon finds a way to overcome Nickolai Peregudov. Black manages to coordinate a decisive mating attack in just four moves.
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