Chess puzzles for White
Play and solve White-to-move chess puzzles. All puzzles have solutions and historical context. You can play each puzzle online against the computer.

Nona Gaprindashvili vs Juraj Nikolac
Nona Gaprindashvili saw an opportunity in her game with Juraj Nikolac. Find the four-move sequence that led White to victory.

Levon Aronian vs Alexander Grischuk
In this position from a Mexico City 2007 game, Levon Aronian has a mate in three against Alexander Grischuk. Hint: it involves a promotion.

Nick De Firmian vs Alexander Chernin
Nick De Firmian took on Alexander Chernin in Tunisia in a game that culminated in a beautiful mate. Can you see the four moves sequence?

Nigel Short vs Andrew Muir
In 2004, Nigel Short faced Scottish International Master Andrew Muir during their game at Catalan Bay. White has a forced mate in four to conclude the game.

Paul Motwani vs Kevin Wicker
In Southampton, 1986, Paul Motwani found a way to finish the game against Kevin Wicker. White has a mate in three to conclude this quiet affair.

Wilfried Paulsen vs Adolf Anderssen
At the Frankfurt 1878 tournament, Wilfried Paulsen faced the legendary Adolf Anderssen and found and found a way to defeat him in two moves. Could you?

Paul Morphy vs Samuel Boden
Legendary Paul Morphy has a mate in four against Samuel Boden.

Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Anna Ushenina
Alexandra Kosteniuk found a way to finish the game against Anna Ushenina in just three moves. This puzzle captures a sharp moment from their meeting in Belarus.
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