Tactics Puzzle - Donald Byrne vs Bobby Fischer

♟️ Chess Tactic Puzzle

0-1 | Third Rosenwald Trophy / New York, NY USA / 17 Oct 1956 | Round: 8 | ECO: D92

As you work through this "mate in 6 moves" puzzle, try to visualise in your head where the King's escape square(s) will be on each move. The idea is not to try any 'check' and hope that it will lead to a checkmate. Instead, the plan should be to try and see all six moves in your head ...

Once you think you know the answer, then write all six moves down on a piece of paper, then click on Show/Hide Solution, below. If you got the answer correct, then you have understood the mating pattern - well done! If you did not get the correct answer then DON'T DESPAIR!!

Click on Hide Solution, to hide the solution, then try to visualise the moves in your head again as before. Write the revised solution down, then click on Show Solution until you get it right. This will certainly build up your tactical strength.
Show Solution

Solution: 1. .. Ng3+ 2. Ke1 Bb4+ 3. Kd1 Bb3+ 4. Kc1 Ne2+ 5. Kb1 Nc3+ 6. Kc1 Rc2# — a classic mating net!