Paul Morphy vs Samuel Boden
In London, 1859, the legendary Paul Morphy faced off against Samuel Boden in a game that showcases a remarkable finishing touch. White has a forced mate in four moves to decide the outcome.
Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Anna Ushenina
In Minsk 2001, 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.
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.
Joseph Blackburne vs Smith
In an 1882 simultaneous exhibition, Joseph Blackburne faced off against Smith. This puzzle invites you to find the mating net that Black could not escape.
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.
Ekaterina Kovalevskaya vs Maria Schoene
During their 2009 meeting in Germany, Ekaterina Kovalevskaya found a way to navigate the defenses of Maria Schoene. White has a forced mate in four to conclude the game.
Georg Marco vs Herbert Trenchard
In Vienna, 1898, Georg Marco faced Herbert Trenchard in a game that concluded with a swift mating net. Find the three moves that allow White to finish the game.