Daily puzzle

#32 · July 11, 2026

David Howell

The best tacticians are those who look for tricks on every move. Often there is a weakness in your opponent's position, you just need to find a way to exploit it. Can you see how I was able to turn this seemingly level position in White's favour?

Played 2017, in Isle of Man Open • Howell vs Timman

Solution

Nxe6 fxe6 Rxc8+

Good work! LPDO, as they say - Loose Pieces Drop Off. The star move, Nxe6, was essentially a double-attack, threatening Qg7 mate as well as Rxc8. Try and apply these types of tactics in your own games if you can!