Mate in One Chess Puzzles for Kids

Q: How many Mate in One chess puzzles are in this collection?

This collection has 5 Mate in One chess puzzles for kids. Choose a puzzle to practice this tactic on a chess board.

Q: How do I solve a chess puzzle online?

Read the prompt to see whether White or Black moves first, then select a piece and make a legal move on the board. Reveal answer shows the solution moves and Why It Works explanation; Reset returns to the starting position. The board plays a forced reply for you when the puzzle has one.

Q: Which Mate in One puzzles offer a hint?

1 of the 5 Mate in One puzzles has an optional Need a hint? clue before revealing the answer. Back-Rank Mate in One offers one; other puzzles do not show a hint button.

Q: Can I print a chess puzzle with its answer key?

Yes. Open a puzzle and use Print to open a separate printable starting board and prompt followed by an Answer Key with the solution moves and explanation.