Nana Dzagnidze vs Inga Charkhalashvili
In Tbilisi during 2004, Nana Dzagnidze faced Inga Charkhalashvili in a game that reached a sudden conclusion. White finds a way to force a mate in just two moves.
Wlodzimierz Schmidt vs Heinz Liebert
At the 1967 tournament in Polanica Zdroj, Wlodzimierz Schmidt found a way to finish the game against Heinz Liebert. White has a mate in two to conclude the match.
Pal Benko vs Erno Gereben
In Budapest during 1954, Pal Benko faced Erno Gereben in a game that concludes with a swift mating pattern. White has a forced mate in two to finish the game.
Arthur Bisguier vs J. Penrose
In a 1950 game from Southsea, Arthur Bisguier finds a way to finish the game against J. Penrose. Can you find the two-move mating pattern that ended this contest?
Li Xueyi vs Ju Wenjun
In Shanghai 2010, Ju Wenjun found a way to finish the game against Li Xueyi. Can you find the mate in two that ended this match?
Eltaj Safarli vs Bela Khotenashvili
In Baku 2008, Eltaj Safarli found a way to wrap up the game against Bela Khotenashvili with just two moves to spare. The position holds a quiet but decisive finish for White.
Joseph Blackburne vs Martin
In 1876, Joseph Blackburne faced Martin in England and found a way to end the game quickly. White has a mate in two to conclude the match.
Marianna Kalinina vs Mariya Muzychuk
During their 2005 meeting in Evpatoria, Mariya Muzychuk found a way to finish the game against Marianna Kalinina in just two moves. This short puzzle demonstrates how to navigate the board with decisive intent.