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.
Siegbert Tarrasch vs. Max Kurschner
This is the endgame between two strong German chess players, Siegbert Tarrasch and Max Kurschner, in Nürnberg, 1893. With a surprising sacrifice, white won in two moves. Can you find Siegbert’s moves?
James Mason vs. Georg Marco
Georg Marco with black defeats James Mason in a game, Leipzig 1894.
Enrico Paoli vs. Jan Foltys
The battle between two chess masters will end in a position exploited by the black.