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.
Georg Marco vs Herbert Trenchard
In Vienna, 1898, Georg Marco faced Herbert Trenchard in a game that concluded with a swift mating net. Find the three moves that allow White to finish the game.
Arthur Bisguier vs J. Penrose
In a 1950 game from Southsea, Arthur Bisguier finds a way to finish the game against J. Penrose. Can you find the two-move mating pattern that ended this contest?
Li Xueyi vs Ju Wenjun
In Shanghai 2010, Ju Wenjun found a way to finish the game against Li Xueyi. Can you find the mate in two that ended this match?
William Steinitz vs Henry Bird
In London 1866, the English player Henry Bird faced off against the legendary William Steinitz. Find the three-move checkmate that secured a victory for Black in this historic meeting.
Eltaj Safarli vs Bela Khotenashvili
In Baku 2008, Eltaj Safarli found a way to wrap up the game against Bela Khotenashvili with just two moves to spare. The position holds a quiet but decisive finish for White.
John Nunn vs Miroslaw Sarwinski
During their 1987 meeting in Naleczow, John Nunn found a way to navigate the defenses of Miroslaw Sarwinski. White holds a forced mate in three to conclude the game.