Daily puzzle
#34 · July 13, 2026
David Howell
Today is Indian GM Nihal Sarin's birthday. Can you find how he cleverly obtained a winning advantage in this seemingly dry endgame?
Played 2017, in World Youth U16 Olympiad • Sarin vs Zhalmakhanov • Ahmedabad
Solution
Nb6 Rxc2 Nxc8+ Rxc8 Rxc8
Nice work! Simple, but sweet. Players like Nihal Sarin are experts at blitz chess because they're able to spot 2-3 move tactics within seconds. Keep doing these puzzles to train your speed and skill!