Move Any 1 Match to Create 5 Rectangles in this Matchstick Puzzle

Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026, 23:01 IST

Sharpen your logic with this engaging matchstick puzzle! Can you move exactly one matchstick to transform three squares into five rectangles? Test your IQ and problem-solving skills with this 13-second challenge designed for true geniuses.

Move Any 1 Match to Create 5 Rectangles in this Matchstick Puzzle
Move Any 1 Match to Create 5 Rectangles in this Matchstick Puzzle

A matchstick is a type of lateral thinking or logicality based puzzles where a set of matches is arranged to form shapes, equations (often using Roman numerals), and the goal is to rearrange, remove, or add a specific number of matches to create a new, valid arrangement. 

In the above image, you can see ten matchsticks (yellow with black tips) arranged to form three identical squares placed side-by-side in a horizontal row.

Currently, their arrangement is seen as three squares. But, here is the challenge for you all, and for today’s Matchstick Puzzle goal is to move just one of these matchsticks to create 5 rectangles in this puzzle.

Think logically, and try to get the answer to this matchstick puzzle within 13 seconds.

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Can you create 5 Rectangles in this Matchstick Puzzle by moving any 1 match?

Move Any 1 Match to Create 5 Rectangles

Source: matchstickpuzzles

So, are you ready to take on this matchstick puzzle? Then, what is waiting for? Set the timer in your clock for 13 seconds, and start the test.

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 creating 5 Rectangles in this Matchstick Puzzle by moving any 1 match in 13 seconds.

You all are geniuses. Okay, now those who did not succeed, 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 1 matches can be exactly moved to create 5 Rectangles in this Matchstick Puzzle?

So, are you excited to know which of the 1 matches can be exactly moved to create 5 Rectangles in this Matchstick Puzzle? 

Okay, first, look carefully at the image. Now, if you all adjust the first vertical matches from the left side, and put at right side near the last vertical matches.

Now, count it, you will get the 5 rectangles, for reference, see the image given below.

Move Any 1 Match to Create 5 Rectangles-solution

Source: matchstickpuzzles

So, now you all know which of the 1 matches can be exactly moved to create 5 Rectangles in this Matchstick Puzzle, and by solving this riddle 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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    First Published: Mar 3, 2026, 23:01 IST

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