Lighten-Up Your IQ With this Matchstick Puzzle

Last Updated: Feb 16, 2026, 03:00 IST

Challenge your brain with this exciting Matchstick Puzzle that tests logical reasoning, observation power, and IQ skills. Move exactly one matchstick to correct the equation within 9 seconds and sharpen your problem-solving abilities with this tricky brain teaser challenge.

Can you correct this Equation by Moving Exactly one Match in this Matchstick Puzzle?
Can you correct this Equation by Moving Exactly one Match in this Matchstick Puzzle?

If you enjoy testing your logical reasoning and sharpening your analytical skills, this matchstick puzzle is the perfect brain challenge for you. 

Usually, I also prefer to solve these types of puzzles in my free time, and these types of tricky puzzles always challenge me, so I try to solve these puzzles that challenge me.

In today’s puzzle series, it will be a test of your logical & reasoning skills.

So, give your best, and try to solve these puzzles within 9 Seconds.

Try This: What will be the Correct Equation to this Matchstick Puzzle?

Can you correct this Equation by Moving Exactly one Match in this Matchstick Puzzle?

So, are you ready to tackle this puzzle?

Okay, in the above image, you can see an equation which is made up of matchsticks, which appears as “0+3=5”, which is not correct.

So, the challenge is for you all: What will be the Correct Equation to this Matchstick Puzzle by Moving Exactly 1 Match in this puzzle?

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 9 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 getting the Correct Equation to this Matchstick Puzzle by moving exactly 1 match in 9 seconds.

You all are geniuses, and you all have a sharp IQ that can solve this brain teaser matchstick puzzle. 

Okay, now those who did not succeed in getting the Correct Equation to this Matchstick Puzzle by moving exactly 1 match in 9 seconds, do not worry. 

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 get the Correct Equation to this Matchstick Puzzle?

So, are you excited to know which of the 1 matches can be exactly moved to get the Correct Equation to this Matchstick Puzzle? 

Okay, first, look carefully at the image. If you all adjust the matchsticks from the equation of 0, then this 0 can be converted into 8 by moving one matchstick from the “+” sign, and making it “-”, then the new equation will be 8-3=5, which is the correct answer to this Matchstick Puzzle.

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So, now you all know which of the 1 matches can be exactly moved to get the Correct Equation to 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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Prabhat Mishra
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