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CHESS PUZZLES

Free Chess Puzzles

Think before you move.

Solve free interactive chess tactics from beginner to expert.

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Learn chess tactics

See the pattern. Find the move.

Choose a level, select a piece and play its move on the interactive board. Work through the reply, use a hint when needed, and practise the tactical patterns below.

Fork

Attack two pieces at once.

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Pin

Exploit a piece tied to a valuable target.

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Skewer

Attack the valuable piece first.

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Discovered attack

Move one piece to reveal another attack.

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New to square names? Learn chess board coordinates, or review how the pieces move.