Mate in 3 chess puzzles
Play and solve mate-in-three-moves chess puzzles. You’ll find solutions and historical details and you can play each puzzle live against the computer.

Sergey Karjakin vs Vassily Ivanchuk
In Moscow during 2008, Vassily Ivanchuk found a way to outmaneuver Sergey Karjakin. This puzzle challenges you to find the three-move mating net that ended the game.

Todd Andrews vs Emory Tate
In Philadelphia 1998, International Master Emory Tate faced off against Todd Andrews. Black finds a way to deliver mate in three moves.

Fiona Steil-Antoni vs Patricia Llaneza Vega
In Turin 2006, Fiona Steil-Antoni faced Patricia Llaneza Vega in a position that required a sharp tactical find. White has a forced checkmate in three moves.

Alexander Khalifman vs Alexander Huzman
In Tashkent 1987, Alexander Khalifman faced Alexander Huzman in a game that reached a swift conclusion. White finds a way to force a mate in just three moves.

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?

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.

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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