White to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 21, 2025

This is a historic position, but I can’t find the game score. I will give a book prize to any reader that can find it.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 19, 2025

This position came up in a 5-minute game I recently played. I had an obvious advantage here. Since the clock was ticking away, I didn’t have much time to think and played 1.Qe1 and went on to win. However, there was a ...Read More

Black to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 14, 2025

From one of those wild King’s Gambits from the 19th century. This time, Black bites back. A great mating attack by Falkbeer in 1853.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 09, 2025

Queen sacrifices are always entertaining to chess players. This game, Potter v. Anonymous, London, 1870, is unique because Mr. Potter sacrificed his queen before the game started! Queen odds! His opponent may very well ...Read More

Black to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 07, 2025

From a 100+ year old game between two anonymous players in England. Still, a lovely finish.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / May 05, 2025

This is from a 5-minute game I recently played. I had about 20 seconds to make my move here, and there are some bad choices here.