Here are 8 Christmas puzzles for your enjoyment.
They are of mixed difficulty, so there should be something to appeal to everyone.
The solutions will be published on Monday 1st January. Good solving!
Puzzle No. 1
This was composed by Sofia Polgar when she was aged just 7.
White to play and mate in 2
Puzzle No. 2
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a Christmas tree puzzle.
White to play and mate in 2
Puzzle No. 3
And another Christmas tree…
White to play and mate in 2
Puzzle No. 4
A third Christmas tree…
White to play and mate in 2
Puzzle No. 5
Last Christmas tree for a while…
White to play and mate in 3
Puzzle No. 6
Careful that you don’t stalemate Black.
White to play and win
