We kick off this series of puzzles from Vishy Anand’s games with a position from the 1986 World Junior Championship, where the five-time World Champion dismantled White’s setup with a simple tactical blow. Can you spot it?

At the 1992 Euwe Memorial in Amsterdam, Vishy Anand faced Yasser Seirawan. In this position, Yasser blocked a check with his queen, but he overlooked a crucial detail. Can you see why his defense fails?

This is a typical position arising from a Sicilian Defense, where Anand has a triumph: he keeps his dark-squared bishop, and his opponent doesn’t. This strategic advantage turns into a tactical opportunity — can you see the winning maneuver?

Ivan Sokolov, playing Black, is completely busted in this position. There are several winning moves for White, but Anand found the shortest path to checkmate, and the most elegant too! Check your options, and try to emulate the elegance of the five-time World Champion!

This face-off between two future World Champions took place at the 1999 Hoogovens tournament. Topalov, playing Black, was threatening the menacing move Rc2—but Vishy had seen deeper. Thanks to his active rook, infiltrated behind enemy lines, he turned the tables. Can you find the winning line?

A fine demolition job by the Indian chess star! Facing Joel Lautier at the 1997 Biel tournament, Vishy had both rooks trained on the enemy king. The position is bursting with threats. So much so that White can finish the job even without the queen.

Anand and Ivanchuk are two of the greatest chess geniuses of their generation, and they clashed at multiple events. In this game from the 1998 Reggio Emilia tournament, the Indian star prevailed thanks to his kingside dominance, which allowed him to build a mating attack. Black to play and win!

Our second week of Vishy Anand's Daily Puzzles began with this position from his win over Ding Liren at Norway Chess 2019, where his speed helped him find the key combo in seconds. Can you spot it?

It happened at the Melody Amber tournament in Monaco in 2008. Vishy found a cold-blooded move that gave him the upper hand in a double-edged position against Kramnik. Can you find it too?

This puzzle was originally posted on the day of Vishy's 56th birthday, and it features his winning combination in a game against Morovic at the 1990 Novi Sad Olympiad. White must break through with his passed pawns, and a hidden asset in the position helps him do it in style. Can you spot the winning idea?

Anand was already in the world top five in 1992, amazing everyone with his speed. His game against Sokolov in Brussels was one of his best. Here is the decisive moment. Can you find the winning move?

From Anand’s game against Morovic at the 1990 Novi Sad Olympiad. White must break through with his passed pawns, and a hidden asset in the position helps him do it in style. Can you spot the winning idea?

At the World Blitz Championship in Moscow, Anand faces Ivanchuk. Black’s weakness on g7 seems defended after the knight retreats to cover key squares. It looks safe, but Vishy has a sneaky winning move. Can you find it?

Fressinet, playing Black, has defended his Knight by pinning the d4 pawn. However, Vishy, with White, found a way to untangle his pieces and win decisive material. Can you see it?