Moderate Chess Puzzles
Play and solve medium-difficulty chess puzzles for enthusiasts. You’ll find solutions and historical details and you can play each puzzle live against the computer.

Magnus Carlsen vs. Hans Harestad
A puzzle from this century’s chess master: Magnus Carlsen vs. Hans Harestad, Copenhagen, 2003. Mate in 3. White to move.

Alexander Alekhine vs. Frieman
This chess puzzle shows the challenge between Alexander Alekhine and Abraham Frieman, New York, 1924. Alekhine wins in 3 playing white.

Giese vs. Alexander Alekhine
Chess puzzle: Giese vs Alexander Alekhine, black to move and mate in 4.

Gregor Podkriznik vs. Mohamed Gassouma
Medium difficulty puzzle, mate in 2, white to move.

John Emms vs. Albert Blees
Medium difficulty puzzle – mate in 3, White to move.

Wuisard vs. Durufle
Medium difficulty puzzle – mate in 5, white to move.

Laszlo Vadaz vs. Carsten Lingnau
Medium difficulty puzzle – mate in 2, white to move.

Pilotelle vs. Vernay
Medium difficulty puzzle. White to move and mate in 3
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