Mate in 4 chess puzzles
Play and solve mate-in-four-moves chess puzzles. You’ll find solutions and historical details and you can play each puzzle live against the computer.

Leo Fleischmann vs Savielly Tartakower
In 1909, Leo Fleischmann faced the legendary Savielly Tartakower in St Petersburg. White finds a way to deliver mate in four moves.

Paul Morphy vs NN
In a 1858 simultaneous exhibition in New Orleans, the American legend Paul Morphy demonstrates his mastery against an anonymous opponent. Find the forced checkmate in four moves.

Gerardo Lebredo vs Tigran V Petrosian
In Vilnius 1978, Tigran V Petrosian faced Gerardo Lebredo with a decisive opportunity. Black finds a way to force a mate in four moves.

Sofia Polgar vs Rumiana Gocheva
In Novi Sad during 1990, Sofia Polgar found a way to finish the game against Rumiana Gocheva. White possesses a decisive mating pattern that requires careful calculation.

Siegbert Tarrasch vs Arthur Kurschner
In Nuremberg 1889, Siegbert Tarrasch faced off against Arthur Kurschner in a game defined by a swift conclusion. White finds a way to force a mate in four moves.

Tigran V Petrosian vs Rafael Kakiashvili
In Tbilisi, 1945, Tigran V Petrosian faced Rafael Kakiashvili in a game that culminated in a remarkable mating net. White finds a way to finish the game in just four moves.

Adolf Anderssen vs NN
In 1866, Adolf Anderssen faced an unnamed opponent in Berlin. White finds a forced mate in four to conclude this mid-century game.

Jan Timman vs Jan Donner
In 1973, Jan Timman faced Jan Donner in Amsterdam with a decisive opportunity on the board. Find the four-move mating net that decided this game.
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