Chess puzzles for every level
The best puzzle is one that's just a little too hard. Pick your level below to see what puzzles look like there and what to train next.
In MateMind you never have to choose: your rating adjusts after every puzzle and the next one is picked to match. These pages show what each stage feels like, so you know what to expect and what to work on.
-
Puzzle rating 600 to 1000Chess puzzles for beginners
Short, clear puzzles that teach mate in 1, loose pieces and your first forks.
-
Puzzle rating 1000 to 1500Chess puzzles for intermediate players
Two- and three-move combinations that teach pins, discoveries, deflection and mate in 2.
-
Puzzle rating 1500 to 2000Chess puzzles for advanced players
Longer combinations, quiet moves, defensive puzzles and the endgames strong players must know.
-
Puzzle rating 2000 to 2600Chess puzzles for experts
Deep calculation, rare motifs, long mates and endgames that demand exact counting.
Your first brilliant move is free
200,000 puzzles, 60 courses and 16 bots. No paywall, no subscription, no catch.
Coming soon to the App StoreFree on iPhone. No subscription.