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Chess Puzzles
Find the checkmate in one move. These original positions are checked for legal moves and mate; try a square on the board or ask for a hint.
Chessboard
Find a legal checkmate in one move. The position set is small and focuses on mate-in-one.
How to play
Select one of the side-to-move pieces, then select a destination square. A legal move that checkmates solves the puzzle. Use the arrow keys to move between board squares.
Puzzle result
How do these chess puzzles work?
Each position asks you to find a legal move that checkmates immediately. Select one of your pieces, then select its destination square. The collection currently focuses on mate-in-one practice.
Frequently asked questions
How do these chess puzzles work?
Each position asks you to find a legal move that checkmates immediately. Select one of your pieces, then select its destination square. The collection currently focuses on mate-in-one practice.
Are my moves or scores uploaded?
No. The board runs in this browser tab. Moves are not uploaded, saved, or shared by this tool.
Can I use a hint?
Yes. Choose Hint to highlight the starting and destination squares of the solution. It does not move a piece for you.
Does this include every chess tactic?
No. This is a small original set of mate-in-one examples, not a full chess course, tournament analysis, or engine evaluation.