Chess Puzzles
65“The essential disadvantage of the isolated pawn…lies not in the pawn itself, but in the square in front of the pawn.” Réti
Richard Réti (1889 - 1929) was one of the top players in the world during the 1910s and 1920s. He was also a chess author and composer of endgame studies.
Winning chess strategies and chess tactics can be found in many different areas. Working on chess openings and chess endgames are two great ways to improve your chess tactics and playing ability. Chess puzzles are another great way to improve your game. You can start with mate in 1 (beginner) and then mate in 2 (intermediate) and continue on to the more difficult advanced chess puzzles. Taking chess lessons can help because of the instant feedback you get on your games. Also chess instruction is tailored directly to you.
Chess 101 was written for those who have just learned or want to learn to play chess. The book has been endorsed by top chess teachers and players alike, and provides all the basic information you need to know to learn and enjoy the game of chess.
Read more about Chess 101 and my other books at Dave Schloss.com
Chess Puzzle #1 (White to Move, Mate in 2)
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Answer to Chess Puzzle #1
The answer is for white to play Q-f5. Black plays NxQ and e6 is checkmate.
Chess Puzzle #2 (White to Move, Mate in 2)
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Answer to Chess Puzzle #2
White plays Q-e8. Black must capture with either the rook the knight and checkmate follows with N-f7.
Chess Puzzle #3 (White to Move, Mate in 2)
Answer to Chess Puzzle #3
White begins by playing Qxc6 check. Black is forced to recapture white's queen with bxc6. Checkmate follows when white plays B-a6.
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- Chess sharpens minds Fridays at Madison YMCAMadison Eagle24 hours ago
MADISON – The Madison Area YMCA at 111 Kings Road hosts its own chess club at 7 p.m. each Friday. The chess club is free and open to the public. Players from teens to seniors are invited to play chess with all age groups, learn from someone who knows the game well, stimulate their minds and develop strategic thinking. For information, contact Barbara Carkhuff at (973) 822-9622, ext. 2307, or ...
- Fugitive chess teacher to stay in jail for another day9 News Denver2 days ago
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