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Chess Puzzles / March 23, 2026

We’re going to start a series of instructional games from the “good ol’ days” of early to mid 20th century chess. If you play through the games, it will add to your strength as a chess player because you will learn...Read More

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / March 20, 2026

A mate in three. And a very irritating mate in three as there are so few pieces on the board. This. will end our composed problems for a while. Hope you found them challenging. Hint—the only check is the mating check.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / March 18, 2026

A mate in three. I was reminded of the Star Wars line, “It’s a trap! It’s a trap!”

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / March 16, 2026

Does White win, lose or draw this position?

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / March 12, 2026

Composed problems like this drive me crazy. It’s a mate in three. The only hint I can give you is that the only check is the last one, which is mate. Don’t look at the answer. Take the weekend, but try to solve it.

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Chess Puzzles / March 11, 2026

This is a very special mate in three as the choices are few since it is a very restricted position. In one sense, though, anything goes!