Daily puzzle
#10 · June 19, 2026
David Howell
Today we go back in time to check out the genius of a young Magnus Carlsen. White is seriously ahead in piece development. How did Magnus strike before his opponent got castled?
Played 2002, in Ostlandserien • Carlsen vs Gulbrandsen
Solution
Qxa7 Rxa7 Rxc8+ Qd8 Rxd8+ Kxd8 Nxf7+ Ke7 Nxh8
Impressive full-board awareness! Most players would be looking one way, so you go the other way. Magnus would be proud.