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 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.
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?
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.