Daily puzzle

#39 · July 18, 2026
David Howell
David Howell

Alexander Morozevich is a legendary grandmaster, known for his unique offbeat and creative brand of chess. He retired young, which was a pity for his many fans. As a player, his games would 'flow', and he always seemed in control of the action. Can you see how he took advantage of Black's poor piece coordination to defeat a former world champion?

Played 1997, in Groningen Candidates • Morozevich vs Smyslov