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.

Rudolf Spielmann vs Saviely Tartakower
In Munich, 1909, Rudolf Spielmann faced off against Saviely Tartakower in a game that concludes with a beautiful mating pattern. Find the three moves that seal the victory for White.

Iryna Zenyuk vs Sabina-Francesca Foisor
In Saint Louis during the 2009 season, Sabina-Francesca Foisor found a way to finish the game quickly against Iryna Zenyuk. This puzzle features a sharp mating pattern that Black can execute in just two moves.

Emanuel Lasker vs NN
In Manchester, 1903, the legendary Emanuel Lasker faced an unnamed opponent in a game that concludes with a swift mating pattern. See if you can find the two-move finish that left the board decided.

Siegbert Tarrasch vs Fiedler
In Nuremberg 1892, Siegbert Tarrasch faced off against Fiedler in a game that concluded with a swift mating net. Find the two-move solution that allowed White to finish the game so decisively.

Aleksandar Berelovich vs Francisco Vallejo Pons
In Germany, 2010, Aleksandar Berelovich found a way to conclude this game against Francisco Vallejo Pons with a short but decisive finish. Can you find the two-move mating pattern?

Elina Danielian vs Monica Calzetta
In Buenos Aires, 1993, Elina Danielian faced Monica Calzetta in a game that concluded with a sharp mating net. White finds a way to finish the game in just three moves.

Rafael Vaganian vs Viktor Korchnoi
In Moscow 1975, Rafael Vaganian found a way to overcome the legendary Viktor Korchnoi. This puzzle presents a quick mating net that White can execute in just two moves.

Alexander Riazantsev vs Alexander Gamota
In Moscow 1997, Russian Grandmaster Alexander Riazantsev faced off against Alexander Gamota in a game that concluded with a sharp mating net. White finds a decisive way to finish the game in just three moves.
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