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.

diagram of Sergey Karjakin vs Vassily Ivanchuk chess puzzle

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.

diagram of Todd Andrews vs Emory Tate chess puzzle

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.

diagram of Fiona Steil-Antoni vs Patricia Llaneza Vega chess puzzle

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.

diagram of Alexander Khalifman vs Alexander Huzman chess puzzle

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.

diagram of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Aggelos Sismanis chess puzzle

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?

diagram of Tigran V. Petrosian vs Rudi Koepsell chess puzzle

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.

diagram of JR Capablanca vs TA Carter chess puzzle

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.

diagram of Siegbert Tarrasch vs Eckart chess puzzle

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?