Shredder Chess Puzzle of the Day
Three daily chess tactics from the makers of the Shredder engine, at easy, medium and hard levels.
Every day: Three chess positions a day (Easy, Medium and Hard), the same for every visitor, with the previous two days still available. New puzzle: Once a day.
Shredder's Chess Puzzle of the Day shows a fresh chess position at three difficulty levels every day. You find the best move, sometimes a series of moves, by dragging pieces on the board. Buttons let you switch between today, yesterday and the day before, and a hint is available if you are stuck.
About Shredder Chess Puzzle of the Day
The Chess Puzzle of the Day is a free tactics page on shredderchess.com, the site of Shredder, a chess engine by Stefan Meyer-Kahlen that has won the World Computer Chess Championship many times. The puzzle runs in a small board in the browser, with no account needed.
Each day the page offers three positions, labelled Easy, Medium and Hard, and every visitor gets the same ones. A line under the board tells you whose move it is, for example find the best move for black, and the board is turned so that side plays from the bottom.
You enter your answer by dragging a piece to its target square. Some puzzles need a sequence of moves, and the board replies with the opponent's move between your turns. A Hint button points you in the right direction, and Day Before and Yesterday buttons keep the two previous days' puzzles available. The board can be made bigger or smaller.
It suits club players and improving beginners who want a short daily tactic with a choice of difficulty, without signing up anywhere.
How to play Shredder Chess Puzzle of the Day
- Open the Chess Puzzle of the Day page.
- Choose Easy, Medium or Hard.
- Read which side is to move and look for the strongest move.
- Drag the piece to its target square; play on if the puzzle needs more moves.
- Use Yesterday or Day Before to try puzzles you missed.
Tips
- Check every capture and check first: most daily tactics start with a forcing move.
- Try Easy first to warm up, then Medium and Hard on the same day.
- Use the Hint button only after a real attempt, so you still find the idea yourself.
Questions
How many puzzles are there each day?
Three, one each at Easy, Medium and Hard.
Can I play earlier puzzles?
Yes, the previous two days are available through the Yesterday and Day Before buttons.
Do I need an account?
No. The puzzle is free in the browser.
Who makes it?
The site of the Shredder chess engine by Stefan Meyer-Kahlen.
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