White to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 22, 2026

It’s a mate in ten! Before you despair about solving such a long problem, take a good look at White’s first move because it’s the key to the whole thing. Lots of fun!

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 20, 2026

A little light-hearted fun. White can mate, but in how many moves?

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 18, 2026

To start off the week, here’s a two-move miniature by legendary American composer, Bob Lincoln. The right first move allows Black four legal moves as choices, but they all lead to mate on move two.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 15, 2026

We haven’t done a two-mover in a while. Here’s a miniature.

Black to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 13, 2026

Here’s a position from the 2026 FIDE Men’s Candidates Tournament. Giri, as Black stuns Caruana with a mating attack.

Black to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 11, 2026

Here’s another position from the 2026 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. At first glance Black is definitely on the ropes and waiting for a knockout, but Black has a game saving jab.