Levon Aronian vs Alexander Grischuk
In this position from a Mexico City 2007 game, Levon Aronian has a mate in three against Alexander Grischuk. Hint: it involves a promotion.
Paul Motwani vs Kevin Wicker
In Southampton, 1986, Paul Motwani found a way to finish the game against Kevin Wicker. White has a mate in three to conclude this quiet affair.
Wilfried Paulsen vs Adolf Anderssen
At the Frankfurt 1878 tournament, Wilfried Paulsen faced the legendary Adolf Anderssen and found and found a way to defeat him in two moves. Could you?
Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Anna Ushenina
Alexandra Kosteniuk found a way to finish the game against Anna Ushenina in just three moves. This puzzle captures a sharp moment from their meeting in Belarus.
Nana Dzagnidze vs Inga Charkhalashvili
In 2004, Nana Dzagnidze faced Inga Charkhalashvili in Tbilisi in a game that reached a sudden conclusion. White finds a way to force a mate in just two moves.
Joseph Blackburne vs Smith
In an 1882 simultaneous exhibition, Joseph Blackburne faced off against Smith. This puzzle invites you to find the mating net that Black could not escape.
Wlodzimierz Schmidt vs Heinz Liebert
At the 1967 tournament in Polanica Zdroj, Wlodzimierz Schmidt found a way to defeat Heinz Liebert. White has a mate in two to conclude the match.
Pal Benko vs Erno Gereben
In Budapest during 1954, Pal Benko faced Erno Gereben in a game that concludes with a swift mating pattern. White has a forced mate in two to finish the game.