Daily puzzle
#3 · June 12, 2026
David Howell
Time to channel your inner chess legend! This 1859 position from Paul Morphy features a spectacular sequence. Can you spot it?
Played March, 1859 • Paul Morphy vs Schrufer • Paris
Solution
Nd7+ Kc8 Nb6+ Kb8 Qc8+ Rxc8 Nd7#
Brilliant! You found the classic smothered mate. Sacrificing the queen to trap the king in his own pieces is pure poetry. Morphy would be proud!