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Daily chess puzzle

November 4, 2026 · Beginner level. 60 positions in this daily rotation.

Wed, Nov 4
Today’s puzzle
Chess
Beginner ▾

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White to move · Today’s puzzle · Puzzle rating 885

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From the Lichess CC0 puzzle database. The daily calendar rotates at midnight UTC; positions can repeat. Any legal checkmate solves the puzzle.

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