3 Hardest Mate-in-4 Ever
Few days ago we have released an article 5 Chess Combinations to Solve Today. These weren’t exactly the hardest problems as some of the readers pointed out. That is why today we release these mate in 4 problems (they are much harder). So, if you want to challenge your tactical ability, this is your chance. Solve these 4 tactics problems, and compare you answers with the solutions posted at the end. Good luck!
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Position 1: L. Knotec, “Cekoslovensky Sach”, 1947
White to move and mate in 4
Position 2: V. Massman, “Die Welt”, 1949
White to move and mate in 4
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Position 3: I. Shlarco, “Revista Romana de Sah”, 1948
White to move and mate in 4
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Solutions:
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Hi, question on puzzle 1.
What if after 1. Kg4, I do Kd4 then go back to Kc4, will there still be a mate in 4?
thanks alot great puzzles
Oops, sorry I’ve just found out that I overlooked 1. ..h5. An honest mistake 🙂 Please simply disregard my previous comment.. thanks and more power.
Correct me if I’m wrong but perhaps the second puzzle can be simplified into mate in three with these lines:
1. Rb6 h6
2. Rxh6 (…f4 or Kd5)
3. Rxb5++
now if 1. …f4 or …Kd5
2. Rb4xb5 ++
Please clarify.. thanks a lot..
Jason D.