Chess puzzles for Black
Play and solve Black-to-move interactive chess puzzles. All puzzles have solutions and historical context. You can play each puzzle online against the computer.
Karl Gilg vs. Aaron Nimzowitsch
Try to solve online this chess puzzle: Karl Gilg vs Aaron Nimzowitsch during Semmering tournament, 1926. Black wins in 3.
Popert vs. John Cochrane
Black Mates in 3. Popert vs John Cochrane, London, 1841
Boikhutso Mudongo vs. Karolina Olsarova
Boikhutso Mudongo vs Karolina Olsarova, Tromsoe. Black to move. Mate in 2.
Jo-Kai Liao vs. Colm Daly
Jo-Kai Liao vs Colm Daly, Tromsoe, 2014. Black mates in 2.
Giese vs. Alexander Alekhine
Chess puzzle: Giese vs Alexander Alekhine, black to move and mate in 4.
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