Zen Chess: Mate in Two

The game probably doesn't even have a build-in chess rule as you can move every piece everywhere, it just checks you picked the "correct" piece and make the "correct" move, some level is just trial and error to find out what the developers intended solution while there are also other ways to mate in 2. Very cheap but I wouldn't recommend for any chess learner. For beginners the "Mate in 1" would be a better choice. I won't bother with Mate in 3 and 4 myself.

A simple chess puzzle game that teaches the value of sacrificing chess pieces (sometimes as much as a queen), inviting the player to get creative. You'll have to know how the chess principle of forcing moves works if you hope to stand a chance at beating the game, and though it's more difficult than its predecessor because of that, it's a good learning tool to run if you're feeling like flexing that pattern recognition muscle as it pertains to chess. No fluff, clean UI design and the trophy achievements popping up every ten puzzles is a nice touch, it kept me in the thinking mood. More puzzles would have been good grease for a lengthier, focused experience, including an instructions section on useful chess principles needed to play effectively. Leaning into the zen concept like solving riddles alongside the puzzles, and listening to koans would have truly set it apart from the chess game standard. 6/10. A meditative, piece flinging experience.

150 levels of chess puzzles. Easier than "Zen Chess: Mate in One" for the most part.

7.2

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Just do riddles on your chess site of choice. Some levels have multiple solutions, but the game only accepts one.