Matchstick Puzzle: Move Three Matches and Make Two Squares
Test your logical thinking with this exciting matchstick puzzle. Move just three matches to form two perfect squares within 13 seconds. Challenge your IQ, problem-solving ability, and spatial reasoning with this viral brain teaser.
There are many ways to have fun and challenge, but solving puzzles is the best way to test your IQ and logical thinking.
In today’s puzzle series, we have given some sets of matches in a fixed shape, and you all have to solve this Matchstick Puzzle within 13 Seconds.
These puzzles are used to test your IQ, thinking ability and the problem solving skill.
So, try hard and do your best to solve this puzzle.
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Can you make two Squares by moving any three matches in this Matchstick Puzzle?
So, are you ready to tackle this puzzle?
Okay, in the above image, you can all see many matchsticks that are seen in a fixed shape.
But the challenge is for you to make two Squares by moving any three matches in this Matchstick Puzzle.
So, if you think you all are geniuses and can solve these tricky puzzles, then make two Squares by moving any three matches within 13 Seconds.
I think you all have now received a brief overview of the image, and you can now start your brain teaser challenge.
So, almost ready!
Then set the timer on your clock for 13 seconds
Ready… Get… Set… Go…
Yes, observe the image very carefully.
Use your sharp IQ skills.
Hurry up! Time is ending…
3…2…1… Stop! Stop! Time’s Up!
So, how was the challenge? Okay, congratulations to those who have succeeded in making two Squares by moving any three matches in this Matchstick Puzzle in 13 seconds.
You all are geniuses, and you all have a sharp IQ, and obviously, you are in the 1% of people who can solve this brain teaser.
Okay, now those who did not succeed in making two Squares by moving any three matches in this Matchstick Puzzle in 13 seconds, do not worry.
Do practice these puzzles and brain teasers, and your IQ level, thinking skills, and problem-solving skills will be increased.
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Solution: Which of the 3 matches can be exactly moved to make 2 Squares for this Matchstick Puzzle?
So, are you excited to know which of the 3 matches can be exactly moved to make 2 Squares for this Matchstick Puzzle?
Okay, first, look carefully at the image. Now follow the instructions given below:
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Matchstick 1: Move it slightly to the right to become the left side of the small square.
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Matchstick 2: Rotate it and move it to the right to become the bottom of the small square.
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Matchstick 3: Move it all the way to the top-left corner to close the gap in the big outer square.
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Matchstick 4: Move it slightly to the right to become the right side of the small square.
By moving these matchsticks, we can make two squares, one big and another one in small, and if still not able to do it, see in the image below.

So, now you all know which of the 3 matches can be exactly moved to make 2 Squares for this Matchstick Puzzle, and by solving this optical illusion challenge, you all have enjoyed it.
By practising these types of puzzles, your IQ will increase, and so will your observation and problem-solving skills.
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