Matchstick Frame Puzzle

The Puzzle:

Matchstick Frame

There are five squares (one 3x3 and four 1x1) formed with 20 matchsticks, as shown in the illustration. Move two matchstick to get seven squares. Overlapping or breaking of matchsticks or "loose ends" are not allowed.


Author: Peter Grabarchuk
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