Puzzle of the day
Today’s puzzle (15 November 2026): White to move. It is rated 1680 and comes from Nielsen against Carlsen, Smartfish Masters 2004. A new puzzle appears every day at midnight, Berlin time, and everyone gets the same one.
Past puzzles
All past puzzlesQuestions
- What is the puzzle of the day?
- One chess puzzle a day, the same for every player. It comes from a real master game and asks you to find the best line for the side to move.
- When does a new puzzle appear?
- Every day at midnight in Berlin. Past puzzles stay in the archive, one page per day, so you can catch up on any you missed.
- How hard is the puzzle of the day?
- It is rated between 1300 and 2000, the range of most club players. Some need one precise move, others a short combination of up to five moves.
- Do I need an account?
- No. Solve it, take a hint or send it to a friend without signing up. The board, the hint and the full solution are there for everyone.