Can You Solve May's Chess Puzzle

Aslo Savings of up to 20% continue with our Memorial Day sale, Deep Blue Vs. Kasparov, and a perfect luxury chess set.

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Dear Chess Player,

Greetings from this week’s US Chess Sales newsletter. This week, our featured story brings you our monthly brain‑teaser: the May Chess Puzzle. Regardless of your playing style, this puzzle offers an interesting position that will test your tactical understanding and pattern recognition. So dive in and see if you can solve this month’s brain teaser.

Also, this week, US Chess Sales is happy to announce the extension of our Memorial Day sale for an extra week. Don’t miss out and enjoy huge savings of up to 20% on books, chess sets, boards, clocks, and training software. Whether you’re restocking a club, upgrading your personal collection, or hunting for a standout gift, now’s a great moment to grab quality gear at reduced prices.

Securing your savings is quick and straightforward: add your items to the cart and enter the appropriate promo code at checkout. The savings will be applied automatically to your cart. Don’t miss these extended Memorial Day deals from US Chess Sales while inventory lasts.

15% off purchases under $200. Use coupon VALOR15
20% off purchases of $200 or more. Use coupon VALOR20

This week, US Chess Sales launches its weekly postings with "Deep Blue vs. Kasparov: The Rise of the Machines." This post revisits the historic 1997 showdown, traces the evolution of chess engines, and reflects on how AI reshaped strategy, competition, and collecting. The post connects past milestones to today’s AI-fueled chess world and offers player insights.

US Chess Sales' second weekly blog post, "6 Luxury Chess Sets That Make The Perfect Gift," showcases six exquisite sets. From handcrafted wooden classics to modern interpretations, ideal for collectors and new players alike. Each pick includes styling notes and gifting tips to help readers choose a memorable, high-end present for weddings, anniversaries, or milestone celebrations.

Wishing you great games this week,
The US Chess Sales Team

2026: USCF May Puzzle

Black’s position looks much more secure. He has good development and a relatively solid structure. However white has a chance to break through black’s defenses and checkmate in three! White to move.

You can find the solution at the bottom of this newsletter.

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Deep Blue vs. Kasparov: The Rise of the Machines

The impact of Deep Blue was undeniable, however. Chess has long been seen as a pinnacle of human intellectual achievement, and here was a machine giving the world champion a run for his money. In the imagination of the public, it certainly advanced the idea that machines were capable of “thought.” Machines like Deep Blue were precursors not just to modern chess engines, they also paved the way for the development of large-scale predictive algorithms and AI models today.

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Title: 6 Luxury Chess Sets That Make The Perfect Gift

If you want a gift that doesn’t fade after a few weeks, a luxury chess set is a strong choice. This guide covers sets that balance build quality, usability, and style so you’re not just giving something impressive, but something they’ll keep using without needing a reason.