Moderate Chess Puzzles
Play and solve medium-difficulty chess puzzles for enthusiasts. You’ll find solutions and historical details and you can play each puzzle live against the computer.
Luis Paulsen vs. Blachy
Louis Paulsen vs. Blachy, New York, 1857. Mate in 2. White to move.
José Capablanca vs. Gunnar Friedemann
Another chess puzzle. Mate in 3 with white to move. José Capablanca vs. Gunnar Friedemann, Cuernavaca, 1933.
Varuzhan Akobian vs. Blas Lugo
Varuzhan Akobian vs. Blas Lugo, Minneapolis, 2005. Mate in 3. White to move.
Magnus Carlsen vs. Hans Harestad
A puzzle from this century’s chess master: Magnus Carlsen vs. Hans Harestad, Copenhagen, 2003. Mate in 3. White to move.
Alexander Alekhine vs. Frieman
This chess puzzle shows the challenge between Alexander Alekhine and Abraham Frieman, New York, 1924. Alekhine wins in 3 playing white.
Giese vs. Alexander Alekhine
Chess puzzle: Giese vs Alexander Alekhine, black to move and mate in 4.
Gregor Podkriznik vs. Mohamed Gassouma
Medium difficulty puzzle, mate in 2, white to move.
John Emms vs. Albert Blees
Medium difficulty puzzle – mate in 3, White to move.
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