Chess Puzzles: 2012-05-13

Daily Chess Puzzle for May 18, 2012

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.
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Daily Chess Puzzle for May 17, 2012

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 16, 2012

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 15, 2012

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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Daily Chess Puzzle for May 14, 2012

Pins Can Be Frustrating For Some

Goal: Black Moves Toward Checkmate
Difficulty: Medium
Challenge: White's pin of Black's Queen would frustrate some, but Black is unperturbed. Figure out how Black can mate White in three moves in spite of the pin.
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