Why this works
Chess Cleanup Puzzles in ChessHole are not about checkmate. They are about move order, reachable squares, and keeping a piece alive after the board changes.
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Chess Cleanup Puzzles hard mode for teachers
Take on boards where one careless square can strand the final route. ChessHole helps teachers remove every spare square from the board while practicing clearance as the win condition.
Play ChessHoleBest first habit
Before moving, count the safe landing squares each piece will still have after its current tile collapses. That single habit prevents most early dead ends.
Who should try it
This page is tuned for teachers who want classroom-friendly movement examples in a chess-inspired puzzle that runs in the browser.
Free vs Pro
The first 40 launch boards are free. Pro is a one-time $4.99 unlock for every proof-built board, unlimited hints, and premium piece skins as they land.
What makes chess cleanup puzzles different in ChessHole?
ChessHole turns chess cleanup puzzles into a disappearing-board route puzzle. Each move removes the square the piece left behind.
Is this useful for teachers?
Yes. It is designed for classroom-friendly movement examples, while still using familiar chess-piece movement.
Can I play these puzzles hard mode?
Take on boards where one careless square can strand the final route.
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