Daily Chess Puzzle for May 6, 2011

Mess with the Bull and You Will Get the Horns

Goal: Black's Best Move
Difficulty: Easy
Challenge: White really liked his move to a7 which put Black in check. Then he saw Black's next move and White's world fell apart. What is Black's best move and why is it so devastating?

(Give me a Hint | Show me the Answer)

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Brian
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Daily Chess Puzzle for May 5, 2011

Look Who's Coming to Dinner

Goal: White Moves Toward Checkmate
Difficulty: Medium
Challenge: Black has plenty of power surrounding his King, but are they in the well positioned? White can force checkmate in three moves for sure, and in two if Black chooses his next move incorrectly.

(Give me a Hint | Show me the Answer)

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Daily Chess Puzzle for May 4, 2011

Never Give Up - Never Surrender

Goal: Black Moves Toward Checkmate
Difficulty: Hard
Challenge: Black is down a Rook and a Pawn, but his fortunes can change dramatically if he plays the next four moves correctly. The first move is easy, but can you see all the way to the fourth move?

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Daily Chess Puzzle for May 3, 2011

Windmills Can Be Deadly

Goal: White Moves to Gain Advantage
Difficulty: Medium
Challenge: White's Queen is pinned by his Bishop, Carlos Torre pulled out the famous Windmill combination and went on to massacre Black's men. How did he do it?

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Daily Chess Puzzle for May 2, 2011

Deflection is the Key to Success

Goal: Black Moves Toward Checkmate
Difficulty: Hard
Challenge: The score is even but White has a Pawn in great position. Black needs to act decisively or he could be in big trouble. How does Black discover checkmate in three moves?

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