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Matle
Guess the missing chess pieces on the board to match the checkmate from a real chess match.
What is Matle?
Matle is a daily chess puzzle inspired by Wordle. Each day presents a chess board with missing pieces, and the goal is to identify the correct pieces to recreate a checkmate position taken from a real chess match.
Editor takes
A daily chess puzzle that strips the game to its essence, but only if the chosen checkmates are truly instructive and not just obscure trivia.
Love that I can get my chess fix in a coffee break—guess a few pieces and I'm done, no stress.
How to play Matle
Players are shown a chess board with some pieces missing. The task is to determine which pieces belong in those empty squares to match the exact checkmate from a real game. A new puzzle is available each day.
Tips & strategy
- Analyze the position of the king to see which squares it needs to be blocked from.
- Think about which pieces are essential for delivering the final checkmate move.
- Consider common checkmate patterns like back-rank mates or smothered mates.
- Pay attention to the color of the pieces and their logical placement on the board.
Frequently asked questions
Is Matle free to play?
The site text does not mention a price, and it runs in the browser, so it is likely free to access.
How often does the puzzle update?
It is described as a daily puzzle, so a new challenge is posted each day.
Do I need to know how to play chess?
Yes, a basic understanding of chess pieces and checkmate is required to solve the puzzle.
Is there a mobile app for Matle?
The provided information only mentions a web app, so it appears to be played directly in the browser.
Where do the puzzles come from?
The puzzles are based on checkmate positions taken from real chess matches.
Where to play
Play Matlematle.io · free, new puzzle daily
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