Ilja Sirosh
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♟️ International Master sharing 365 Days of Chess Content in 2025 — instructive daily chess puzzles for all levels. Follow to improve your game! 🧠✨
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♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your understanding of KID positions.
The following position is from Dorrance-Latorre (2024).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
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Test your understanding of KID positions.
The following position is from Dorrance-Latorre (2024).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
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November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your understanding of KID positions.
The following position is from Dorrance-Latorre (2024).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day328
Test your understanding of KID positions.
The following position is from Dorrance-Latorre (2024).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day328
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
In the game, after 1.Rfe1 h6! 2.Be3 Re7 Black solved all the issues and a draw was agreed soon.
However, White missed an amazing idea:
1.Bxg6!! hxg6, and only now 2.Rfe1(D)
With the h-file opened and the pin still in place, Qh4 and Re3–h3 leads to a powerful attack!
In the game, after 1.Rfe1 h6! 2.Be3 Re7 Black solved all the issues and a draw was agreed soon.
However, White missed an amazing idea:
1.Bxg6!! hxg6, and only now 2.Rfe1(D)
With the h-file opened and the pin still in place, Qh4 and Re3–h3 leads to a powerful attack!
November 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
In the game, after 1.Rfe1 h6! 2.Be3 Re7 Black solved all the issues and a draw was agreed soon.
However, White missed an amazing idea:
1.Bxg6!! hxg6, and only now 2.Rfe1(D)
With the h-file opened and the pin still in place, Qh4 and Re3–h3 leads to a powerful attack!
In the game, after 1.Rfe1 h6! 2.Be3 Re7 Black solved all the issues and a draw was agreed soon.
However, White missed an amazing idea:
1.Bxg6!! hxg6, and only now 2.Rfe1(D)
With the h-file opened and the pin still in place, Qh4 and Re3–h3 leads to a powerful attack!
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your understanding of IQP positions.
The following position is from Karthikeyan-Chigaev (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day327
Test your understanding of IQP positions.
The following position is from Karthikeyan-Chigaev (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day327
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your understanding of IQP positions.
The following position is from Karthikeyan-Chigaev (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day327
Test your understanding of IQP positions.
The following position is from Karthikeyan-Chigaev (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
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♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
White found the strong 1.Bf6!, threatening Qg4 with decisive attack.
After 1…gxf6 2.Qg4+ Kh8 3.Qh4 Kg7, the winning move was 4.Rc3!(D), bringing the rook to the attack.
For example:
4…Rg8 5.Rg3+ Kf8 6.Qh6+ Ke7 7.Rxg8 fxe5 8.Qh4+ Kd6 9.Rd8 and Black’s queen is lost
White found the strong 1.Bf6!, threatening Qg4 with decisive attack.
After 1…gxf6 2.Qg4+ Kh8 3.Qh4 Kg7, the winning move was 4.Rc3!(D), bringing the rook to the attack.
For example:
4…Rg8 5.Rg3+ Kf8 6.Qh6+ Ke7 7.Rxg8 fxe5 8.Qh4+ Kd6 9.Rd8 and Black’s queen is lost
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
White found the strong 1.Bf6!, threatening Qg4 with decisive attack.
After 1…gxf6 2.Qg4+ Kh8 3.Qh4 Kg7, the winning move was 4.Rc3!(D), bringing the rook to the attack.
For example:
4…Rg8 5.Rg3+ Kf8 6.Qh6+ Ke7 7.Rxg8 fxe5 8.Qh4+ Kd6 9.Rd8 and Black’s queen is lost
White found the strong 1.Bf6!, threatening Qg4 with decisive attack.
After 1…gxf6 2.Qg4+ Kh8 3.Qh4 Kg7, the winning move was 4.Rc3!(D), bringing the rook to the attack.
For example:
4…Rg8 5.Rg3+ Kf8 6.Qh6+ Ke7 7.Rxg8 fxe5 8.Qh4+ Kd6 9.Rd8 and Black’s queen is lost
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your attacking skills.
The following position is from Chigaev-Mamedov (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
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Test your attacking skills.
The following position is from Chigaev-Mamedov (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day326
November 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your attacking skills.
The following position is from Chigaev-Mamedov (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
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Test your attacking skills.
The following position is from Chigaev-Mamedov (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
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Line C: 5...d5!?N - engine novelty.
After 6.Nxd5 Nxe4 7.Qd3 f5!, I propose 8.a3!?, preventing ...Bb4 and preparing to meet ...c6 with Nc3, with a complex position.
After 6.Nxd5 Nxe4 7.Qd3 f5!, I propose 8.a3!?, preventing ...Bb4 and preparing to meet ...c6 with Nc3, with a complex position.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Line C: 5...d5!?N - engine novelty.
After 6.Nxd5 Nxe4 7.Qd3 f5!, I propose 8.a3!?, preventing ...Bb4 and preparing to meet ...c6 with Nc3, with a complex position.
After 6.Nxd5 Nxe4 7.Qd3 f5!, I propose 8.a3!?, preventing ...Bb4 and preparing to meet ...c6 with Nc3, with a complex position.
If Black insists on fianchetto:
7...g6 8.0-0-0 Bg7 9.dxe5! dxe5 10.Ba3!(D) prevents ...0-0.
After 10...Bf8 11.Bxf8 Kxf8, Black would have been fine with White's queen on e2, but now, White has 12.Qh6+! with a large edge.
7...g6 8.0-0-0 Bg7 9.dxe5! dxe5 10.Ba3!(D) prevents ...0-0.
After 10...Bf8 11.Bxf8 Kxf8, Black would have been fine with White's queen on e2, but now, White has 12.Qh6+! with a large edge.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
If Black insists on fianchetto:
7...g6 8.0-0-0 Bg7 9.dxe5! dxe5 10.Ba3!(D) prevents ...0-0.
After 10...Bf8 11.Bxf8 Kxf8, Black would have been fine with White's queen on e2, but now, White has 12.Qh6+! with a large edge.
7...g6 8.0-0-0 Bg7 9.dxe5! dxe5 10.Ba3!(D) prevents ...0-0.
After 10...Bf8 11.Bxf8 Kxf8, Black would have been fine with White's queen on e2, but now, White has 12.Qh6+! with a large edge.
Line B: 5...c6 6.Bb2 Qc7 - a tricky move order, keeping an option of g6&Bg7.
Here the precise move is 7.Qd2!(D), controlling dark squares.
After 7…Be7 8.g4! followed by 0-0-0, White gets a similar setup as in the previous line.
Here the precise move is 7.Qd2!(D), controlling dark squares.
After 7…Be7 8.g4! followed by 0-0-0, White gets a similar setup as in the previous line.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Line B: 5...c6 6.Bb2 Qc7 - a tricky move order, keeping an option of g6&Bg7.
Here the precise move is 7.Qd2!(D), controlling dark squares.
After 7…Be7 8.g4! followed by 0-0-0, White gets a similar setup as in the previous line.
Here the precise move is 7.Qd2!(D), controlling dark squares.
After 7…Be7 8.g4! followed by 0-0-0, White gets a similar setup as in the previous line.
Instead of 6...c6?!, Black should go for a different plan:
6...0-0! 7.Qe2 exd4! 8.Nxd4 Re8! 9.0-0-0 Bf8! 10.f3 d5!(D)
Which after 11.Nf5 c6! 12.g4 leads to an unclear position, where White has good attacking chances.
6...0-0! 7.Qe2 exd4! 8.Nxd4 Re8! 9.0-0-0 Bf8! 10.f3 d5!(D)
Which after 11.Nf5 c6! 12.g4 leads to an unclear position, where White has good attacking chances.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Instead of 6...c6?!, Black should go for a different plan:
6...0-0! 7.Qe2 exd4! 8.Nxd4 Re8! 9.0-0-0 Bf8! 10.f3 d5!(D)
Which after 11.Nf5 c6! 12.g4 leads to an unclear position, where White has good attacking chances.
6...0-0! 7.Qe2 exd4! 8.Nxd4 Re8! 9.0-0-0 Bf8! 10.f3 d5!(D)
Which after 11.Nf5 c6! 12.g4 leads to an unclear position, where White has good attacking chances.
For example:
9...h6 10.Rg1 Bb7 11.g5! hxg5 12.Nxg5(D) stopping ...0-0-0 with a clear advantage for White.
9...h6 10.Rg1 Bb7 11.g5! hxg5 12.Nxg5(D) stopping ...0-0-0 with a clear advantage for White.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
For example:
9...h6 10.Rg1 Bb7 11.g5! hxg5 12.Nxg5(D) stopping ...0-0-0 with a clear advantage for White.
9...h6 10.Rg1 Bb7 11.g5! hxg5 12.Nxg5(D) stopping ...0-0-0 with a clear advantage for White.
Line A: 5...Be7 6.Bb2 c6?!
Sam followed a standard plan, but after 7.Qe2! b5 8.0-0-0(D) White threatens dxe5 thanks to the x-ray on the d-file and after 8...Qc7 9.g4! gains a strong initiative.
Sam followed a standard plan, but after 7.Qe2! b5 8.0-0-0(D) White threatens dxe5 thanks to the x-ray on the d-file and after 8...Qc7 9.g4! gains a strong initiative.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Line A: 5...Be7 6.Bb2 c6?!
Sam followed a standard plan, but after 7.Qe2! b5 8.0-0-0(D) White threatens dxe5 thanks to the x-ray on the d-file and after 8...Qc7 9.g4! gains a strong initiative.
Sam followed a standard plan, but after 7.Qe2! b5 8.0-0-0(D) White threatens dxe5 thanks to the x-ray on the d-file and after 8...Qc7 9.g4! gains a strong initiative.
♟️A FRESH SETUP AGAINST THE PHILIDOR♟️
Want a fresh and ambitious weapon against the Philidor?
Try 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.b3!?(D) — a line played in Esipenko-Shankland (World Cup 2025).
Let’s break it down!🧵👇
And don't miss the PGN in the end!👀
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Want a fresh and ambitious weapon against the Philidor?
Try 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.b3!?(D) — a line played in Esipenko-Shankland (World Cup 2025).
Let’s break it down!🧵👇
And don't miss the PGN in the end!👀
#chess #chesspunks #Day325
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
♟️A FRESH SETUP AGAINST THE PHILIDOR♟️
Want a fresh and ambitious weapon against the Philidor?
Try 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.b3!?(D) — a line played in Esipenko-Shankland (World Cup 2025).
Let’s break it down!🧵👇
And don't miss the PGN in the end!👀
#chess #chesspunks #Day325
Want a fresh and ambitious weapon against the Philidor?
Try 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.b3!?(D) — a line played in Esipenko-Shankland (World Cup 2025).
Let’s break it down!🧵👇
And don't miss the PGN in the end!👀
#chess #chesspunks #Day325
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your understanding of the French positions.
The following position is from Sirosh-Decoster (2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day324
Test your understanding of the French positions.
The following position is from Sirosh-Decoster (2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day324
November 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your understanding of the French positions.
The following position is from Sirosh-Decoster (2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day324
Test your understanding of the French positions.
The following position is from Sirosh-Decoster (2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day324
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
Black’s best move is natural-looking 1...h5!, but what to do after 2.bxc6?
Here comes the idea: 2...b6!!(D) — a pawn sacrifice that shuts down White’s queenside play, letting Black shift full focus to kingside attack.
⚠️ Note: 2...bxc6? 3.Qa6! is not good for Black.
Black’s best move is natural-looking 1...h5!, but what to do after 2.bxc6?
Here comes the idea: 2...b6!!(D) — a pawn sacrifice that shuts down White’s queenside play, letting Black shift full focus to kingside attack.
⚠️ Note: 2...bxc6? 3.Qa6! is not good for Black.
November 20, 2025 at 8:13 AM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
Black’s best move is natural-looking 1...h5!, but what to do after 2.bxc6?
Here comes the idea: 2...b6!!(D) — a pawn sacrifice that shuts down White’s queenside play, letting Black shift full focus to kingside attack.
⚠️ Note: 2...bxc6? 3.Qa6! is not good for Black.
Black’s best move is natural-looking 1...h5!, but what to do after 2.bxc6?
Here comes the idea: 2...b6!!(D) — a pawn sacrifice that shuts down White’s queenside play, letting Black shift full focus to kingside attack.
⚠️ Note: 2...bxc6? 3.Qa6! is not good for Black.
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
The following position is from Martinez Alcantara-Sindarov (World Cup 2025).
White wants to play bxc6 and invade the b-file.
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
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#chess #chesspunks #Day323
The following position is from Martinez Alcantara-Sindarov (World Cup 2025).
White wants to play bxc6 and invade the b-file.
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day323
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
The following position is from Martinez Alcantara-Sindarov (World Cup 2025).
White wants to play bxc6 and invade the b-file.
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day323
The following position is from Martinez Alcantara-Sindarov (World Cup 2025).
White wants to play bxc6 and invade the b-file.
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day323
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
White to be quick on the kingside. Strong is 1.Qe1!, for example:
1...Nxa3 2.g4! Nc4 (2...fxg4 3.Bxh7+! — Greek Gift)
3.Kh1(D) with Rg1, Qh4, gxf5 to follow, with a promising attack.
P.S. The passive 1.Qb3? is too slow and after 1...a5, and Black is clearly better.
White to be quick on the kingside. Strong is 1.Qe1!, for example:
1...Nxa3 2.g4! Nc4 (2...fxg4 3.Bxh7+! — Greek Gift)
3.Kh1(D) with Rg1, Qh4, gxf5 to follow, with a promising attack.
P.S. The passive 1.Qb3? is too slow and after 1...a5, and Black is clearly better.
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
White to be quick on the kingside. Strong is 1.Qe1!, for example:
1...Nxa3 2.g4! Nc4 (2...fxg4 3.Bxh7+! — Greek Gift)
3.Kh1(D) with Rg1, Qh4, gxf5 to follow, with a promising attack.
P.S. The passive 1.Qb3? is too slow and after 1...a5, and Black is clearly better.
White to be quick on the kingside. Strong is 1.Qe1!, for example:
1...Nxa3 2.g4! Nc4 (2...fxg4 3.Bxh7+! — Greek Gift)
3.Kh1(D) with Rg1, Qh4, gxf5 to follow, with a promising attack.
P.S. The passive 1.Qb3? is too slow and after 1...a5, and Black is clearly better.
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your understanding of the French pawn structures.
The following position is from Sirosh-Decoster (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day322
Test your understanding of the French pawn structures.
The following position is from Sirosh-Decoster (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day322
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your understanding of the French pawn structures.
The following position is from Sirosh-Decoster (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day322
Test your understanding of the French pawn structures.
The following position is from Sirosh-Decoster (2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day322
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
Best defense is a counterattack!
Black wins with 1...Qb1+ 2.Kh2 Nf3+!(D) forking the king and queen.
After 3.Bxf3 Rb2, White’s queen is lost.
Best defense is a counterattack!
Black wins with 1...Qb1+ 2.Kh2 Nf3+!(D) forking the king and queen.
After 3.Bxf3 Rb2, White’s queen is lost.
November 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
Best defense is a counterattack!
Black wins with 1...Qb1+ 2.Kh2 Nf3+!(D) forking the king and queen.
After 3.Bxf3 Rb2, White’s queen is lost.
Best defense is a counterattack!
Black wins with 1...Qb1+ 2.Kh2 Nf3+!(D) forking the king and queen.
After 3.Bxf3 Rb2, White’s queen is lost.
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your defensive skills.
The following position is from Donchenko-Le (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day321
Test your defensive skills.
The following position is from Donchenko-Le (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day321
November 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your defensive skills.
The following position is from Donchenko-Le (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day321
Test your defensive skills.
The following position is from Donchenko-Le (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day321
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
White wins a pawn with 1.Nxc6!(D), with the point that 1...bxc6 2.Bxd6! cxd6 (or 2...Qxd6) 3.Qxf5 regains the piece.
In the game, Black played 1...Qd7, but after the simple 2.Nd4, White secured an extra pawn and went on to win the game.
White wins a pawn with 1.Nxc6!(D), with the point that 1...bxc6 2.Bxd6! cxd6 (or 2...Qxd6) 3.Qxf5 regains the piece.
In the game, Black played 1...Qd7, but after the simple 2.Nd4, White secured an extra pawn and went on to win the game.
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
White wins a pawn with 1.Nxc6!(D), with the point that 1...bxc6 2.Bxd6! cxd6 (or 2...Qxd6) 3.Qxf5 regains the piece.
In the game, Black played 1...Qd7, but after the simple 2.Nd4, White secured an extra pawn and went on to win the game.
White wins a pawn with 1.Nxc6!(D), with the point that 1...bxc6 2.Bxd6! cxd6 (or 2...Qxd6) 3.Qxf5 regains the piece.
In the game, Black played 1...Qd7, but after the simple 2.Nd4, White secured an extra pawn and went on to win the game.
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your tactical skills.
The following position is from Wei-Sevian (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day320
Test your tactical skills.
The following position is from Wei-Sevian (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day320
November 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your tactical skills.
The following position is from Wei-Sevian (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day320
Test your tactical skills.
The following position is from Wei-Sevian (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with White here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day320
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
In the game, Black missed a neat tactical shot: 1...Bxh2!(D)
- 2.Kxh2 Rxe3! 3.Rxe3 Qf4+, Black wins the material back with interest
- 2.Bxg5 Bg3!, White’s king is caught in a mating net; e.g. 3.Bd2 Qf6 followed by Qh4+
In the game, Black missed a neat tactical shot: 1...Bxh2!(D)
- 2.Kxh2 Rxe3! 3.Rxe3 Qf4+, Black wins the material back with interest
- 2.Bxg5 Bg3!, White’s king is caught in a mating net; e.g. 3.Bd2 Qf6 followed by Qh4+
November 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
In the game, Black missed a neat tactical shot: 1...Bxh2!(D)
- 2.Kxh2 Rxe3! 3.Rxe3 Qf4+, Black wins the material back with interest
- 2.Bxg5 Bg3!, White’s king is caught in a mating net; e.g. 3.Bd2 Qf6 followed by Qh4+
In the game, Black missed a neat tactical shot: 1...Bxh2!(D)
- 2.Kxh2 Rxe3! 3.Rxe3 Qf4+, Black wins the material back with interest
- 2.Bxg5 Bg3!, White’s king is caught in a mating net; e.g. 3.Bd2 Qf6 followed by Qh4+
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
White breaks through with a rook sacrifice: 1.Rxe5! fxe5 2.Qxe5+(D)
For example, 2...Kf7 3.Bd5+ or 2...Kf8 3.Qxb8+ both lose on the spot.
Better is 2...Bf6, but after 3.Bxh6+! Kxh6 4.Qxf6+ Bg6 5.g5+! Kh7 6.c6! bxc6 7.Rxc6 the rook joins the attack and Black is lost.
White breaks through with a rook sacrifice: 1.Rxe5! fxe5 2.Qxe5+(D)
For example, 2...Kf7 3.Bd5+ or 2...Kf8 3.Qxb8+ both lose on the spot.
Better is 2...Bf6, but after 3.Bxh6+! Kxh6 4.Qxf6+ Bg6 5.g5+! Kh7 6.c6! bxc6 7.Rxc6 the rook joins the attack and Black is lost.
November 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
White breaks through with a rook sacrifice: 1.Rxe5! fxe5 2.Qxe5+(D)
For example, 2...Kf7 3.Bd5+ or 2...Kf8 3.Qxb8+ both lose on the spot.
Better is 2...Bf6, but after 3.Bxh6+! Kxh6 4.Qxf6+ Bg6 5.g5+! Kh7 6.c6! bxc6 7.Rxc6 the rook joins the attack and Black is lost.
White breaks through with a rook sacrifice: 1.Rxe5! fxe5 2.Qxe5+(D)
For example, 2...Kf7 3.Bd5+ or 2...Kf8 3.Qxb8+ both lose on the spot.
Better is 2...Bf6, but after 3.Bxh6+! Kxh6 4.Qxf6+ Bg6 5.g5+! Kh7 6.c6! bxc6 7.Rxc6 the rook joins the attack and Black is lost.
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your tactical skills.
The following position is from Aronian-Erigaisi (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day319
Test your tactical skills.
The following position is from Aronian-Erigaisi (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day319
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE♟️
Test your tactical skills.
The following position is from Aronian-Erigaisi (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day319
Test your tactical skills.
The following position is from Aronian-Erigaisi (World Cup 2025).
❓What would you play with Black here?🤔
Drop your answers in the comments!👇
#chess #chesspunks #Day319
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
White was already much better, but Esipenko finished in style:
1.Ba6!(D) — and if 1...bxa6?, 2.Qa8# ends it immediately.
In the game, 1...c6 was played, but after 2.b5!, the queenside opened up and Black’s position collapsed.
White was already much better, but Esipenko finished in style:
1.Ba6!(D) — and if 1...bxa6?, 2.Qa8# ends it immediately.
In the game, 1...c6 was played, but after 2.b5!, the queenside opened up and Black’s position collapsed.
November 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
♟️DAILY CHESS PUZZLE: SOLUTION♟️
White was already much better, but Esipenko finished in style:
1.Ba6!(D) — and if 1...bxa6?, 2.Qa8# ends it immediately.
In the game, 1...c6 was played, but after 2.b5!, the queenside opened up and Black’s position collapsed.
White was already much better, but Esipenko finished in style:
1.Ba6!(D) — and if 1...bxa6?, 2.Qa8# ends it immediately.
In the game, 1...c6 was played, but after 2.b5!, the queenside opened up and Black’s position collapsed.