7 Checkmate Puzzles for Beginners

The beauty of chess lies in the wonderful tactical positions. As the former World Chess Champion Max Euwe rightly said - strategy requires thought, tactics require observation. For every chess beginners, tactics are fascinating as it gives them an edge over their opponent. They can even avail huge material advantage with a great tactical play that can damage the game structure of their opponent. A good player knows the rules of the game, while a great player knows how to employ them smartly. 

Here are some easy mates in two puzzles that will allow you to think smartly. Even though this is designed for beginners, others can too solve it for fun.

1. "Offering"

2. "Doomsday"

3. "Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy"

4. "Incoming"

5. "Are you willing to Sacrifice?"

6. "Crowd Work"

7. "Epic Move"

I hope these puzzles have helped you gain insight into how sometimes a sacrifice of a valuable piece may result in your win. Keep in mind these possibilities in your game. Remember, Chess is ninety-nine percent tactics and one percent strategy. 

Thanks for reading.