Saturday, July 31, 2021

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - July 24, 2021

 from the Winnipeg Free Press

White to move and mate in 2 (Meschick)
1.Nf5


Monday, July 12, 2021

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - July 10, 2021

 from the Winnipeg Free Press

White to move and mate in 2 (Wainwright)
1. Rb3

It is not 1. Qh4.  

Don't overthink this one.  Identify the mates and why they wouldn't work on move 1. That should lead you fairly quickly to the answer.

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Cecil's Saturday Puzzle - June 26, 2021

 from the Winnipeg Free Press

White to move and mate in two (Ellerman)
1. Qa3