ArcaMax

A good many chess puzzle sites give mating challenges that are of a few moves. I do that, too. However, I also like to throw in one like today’s puzzle. This is what I call a “step back” puzzle. I take what could be ...Read More

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / February 12, 2025

This is one pretty composition and one that is instruction as well with regard to promotions.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / February 10, 2025

We stick with the sublime main line instead of the ridiculous hopeless defenses Black could offer.

White to Play

Chess Puzzles / February 07, 2025

You know Black is in trouble here. His major pieces are all gathered on the queenside. His castled position is very airy. White realized one other thing—the importance of the d8-h4 diagonal. Once you see why, you are ...Read More