Daily puzzle

#27 · July 6, 2026
David Howell
David Howell

This week I'm going to be sharing a bunch of puzzles from my own games, which feature a variety of tactical themes. I hope you enjoy! Let's start with a checkmating pattern that everyone needs to know.

Played 2018, in King's Place Rapidplay • Howell vs Regan • London
Solution

Qc6+ bxc6 Ba6#

Boden's Mate! Bishops have always been my favourite pieces, so it was extra satisfying that to get this mate on the board for the first (and only!) time in my career. White's queen sacrifice on c6 is a typical way to prepare Boden's Mate.