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.

Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Aggelos Sismanis
In Chalkidiki during the year 2000, Ian Nepomniachtchi faced Aggelos Sismanis in a game that concluded with a remarkable mating pattern. Can you find the three moves that finish the game for White?

Marianna Kalinina vs Mariya Muzychuk
During their 2005 meeting in Evpatoria, Mariya Muzychuk found a way to finish the game against Marianna Kalinina in just two moves. This short puzzle demonstrates how to navigate the board with decisive intent.

Lajos Steiner vs Albert Becker
In Vienna, 1923, Lajos Steiner faced the Austrian-Argentine master Albert Becker in a game that concluded with a sudden mating net. Find the two-move finish that ended the contest.

Judit Polgár vs E. Bareev
In a 1996 rapid game at the Kremlin PCA, Judit Polgar finds a way to overwhelm Evgeny Bareev. White delivers a quick finishing blow that leaves Black with no escape.

Tigran V. Petrosian vs Rudi Koepsell
In Brilon, 1978, the legendary Tigran V. Petrosian faced Rudi Koepsell in a game that concludes with a striking mating pattern. Find the three moves required for White to finish the game.

JR Capablanca vs TA Carter
In St Louis, 1909, JR Capablanca faced TA Carter in a game that concluded with a swift mating net. White finds a way to finish the game in just three moves.

Tigran Petrosian vs Dragoslav Tomic
In Vinkovci during 1970, the legendary Tigran Petrosian faced Dragoslav Tomic in a game that concludes with a swift mating pattern. White finds a way to finish the game in just two moves.

Siegbert Tarrasch vs Eckart
In Nuremberg 1892, Siegbert Tarrasch faced Eckart in a game that culminated in a swift mating net. Can you find the three moves required to finish the game?
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