Chess Puzzles: 2012-04-29

Daily Chess Puzzle for May 4, 2012

Bring the Hammer

Goal: Black Moves to Gain Advantage
Difficulty: Easy
Challenge: With a bold attack on b7 with Rxb5, White is one move away from checkmate. Unfortunately for him, it's Black's move. What should Black do?
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Daily Chess Puzzle for May 3, 2012

Two Rooks - Two Problems

Goal: White's Best Move
Difficulty: Medium
Challenge: White has two big problems. How can he solve them with one move?
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Daily Chess Puzzle for May 2, 2012

Capablanca's Petite Combination

Goal: Black Moves Toward Checkmate
Difficulty: Hard
Challenge: Black uses a nice little combination to finish off white - in spite of the seamingly bothersome White Knight on c5.
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Daily Chess Puzzle for May 1, 2012

Two Are Too Many

Goal: White Moves to Gain Advantage
Difficulty: Medium
Challenge: White's pawn is closing in on a promotion. What should White do to make sure that happens?
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Daily Chess Puzzle for April 30, 2012

Nobody Wins by Resigning

Goal: Black Moves to Gain Advantage
Difficulty: Hard
Challenge: Black thought he could not save his bishop on d4, and so he resigned. But there is a great move that he completely missed. Can you see it?
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