What is Daily Chess Puzzle?
Daily Chess Puzzle is a chess tactics training game where players must find the best move(s) in a given chess position. Each puzzle has a specific solution that leads to a winning advantage or checkmate.
A new puzzle is available every day.
Daily Chess Puzzle Rules
- Objective: Find the best move sequence
- Tactical Themes: Forks, pins, skewers, checkmates, etc.
- Move Sequence: May require multiple moves to solve
- Hints Available: Can get hints if stuck
- Difficulty Levels: Puzzles range from beginner to master
- Daily Puzzle: New puzzle every day
How To Play
Position: White to move and win
Player Moves: Queen to h7+ (check)
Result: ✅ Correct! This leads to checkmate in 2 moves.
Full Solution:
- Qh7+ Kf8
- Qh8# Checkmate!
Common Tactical Themes
Basic Tactics
- Fork: Attack two pieces at once
- Pin: Piece can't move without exposing valuable piece
- Skewer: Valuable piece must move, exposing less valuable piece
- Discovered Attack: Moving one piece reveals attack from another
Advanced Tactics
- Deflection: Force piece away from defense
- Decoy: Lure piece to bad square
- Zwischenzug: In-between move
- Zugzwang: Any move worsens position
Checkmate Patterns
- Back Rank Mate: Checkmate on back rank
- Smothered Mate: Knight checkmate with king blocked by own pieces
- Queen and Rook Mate: Coordinated major piece mate
- Two Rooks Mate: Rooks on 7th and 8th ranks
Strategy Tips
- Look for Checks: Start with forcing moves
- Calculate Variations: Think ahead multiple moves
- Identify Weaknesses: Find vulnerable pieces/squares
- Pattern Recognition: Learn common tactical motifs
- Don't Rush: Take time to find the best move
Difficulty Levels
- Beginner: 1-2 move solutions
- Intermediate: 2-3 move combinations
- Advanced: 3-4 move sequences
- Master: Complex 5+ move solutions
Where To Play?
👉 https://www.chess.com/puzzles/daily
Free daily puzzles with hints and explanations. Great for improving chess skills!