Really Bad Chess

Really Bad Chess is a daily chess puzzle that challenges you to solve a new position each day with a twist: you play as White, and the goal is to checkmate the Black king using only the most basic chess moves.

Each puzzle begins with a simple setup where you must navigate a series of easy steps to reach checkmate. You start by moving any piece, then must capture a black piece, put the black king into check, and finally complete the checkmate.

• You can move any piece on your turn.
• The puzzles are designed to be approachable, even for beginners.
• You may use the undo button if you make a mistake.
• Each puzzle has a unique solution that leads to checkmate.
• A new puzzle drops daily, with increasing difficulty.

Why we like it:

• ✅It strips chess down to its essentials, making it accessible to all skill levels.
• ✅The simple mechanics and clear objectives make it a quick and satisfying daily challenge.
• ✅It’s a fun way to learn chess fundamentals while having a blast.

Hint: Don’t overthink the early moves. Focus on getting the black king into check and look for simple mating patterns that emerge from basic captures and checks.