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Understand the basics of Chess Tactics Puzzles
Start Chess Tactics Puzzles by looking at the playing area and its controls. Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Look at what changes after your first action. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Practise with 64 king-and-queen checkmate positions: 48 mate-in-one puzzles and 16 mate-in-two puzzles. This collection focuses on delivering checkmate.
One thing to notice as you play
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.
From the start of a round
- Read the mate objective.
- Choose a legal attacking move.
- The defender replies automatically where another move is required.
- Finish the forced mating line.
Using the playing area
Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle. Use the control method described here for this activity. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
An example before you play
A legal check is wrong when it permits escape from the required mate. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Helpful answers for players
For my first round, what is the goal of Chess Tactics Puzzles?
The key detail is this: Force checkmate in the stated number of moves.
On this playing page, how do I control Chess Tactics Puzzles?
For clarity: Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle.
As a new player, what example helps explain Chess Tactics Puzzles?
The key detail is this: A legal check is wrong when it permits escape from the required mate.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Chess Tactics Puzzles?
The key detail is this: The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king.
On this playing page, what format does Chess Tactics Puzzles offer?
For clarity: Practise with 64 king-and-queen checkmate positions: 48 mate-in-one puzzles and 16 mate-in-two puzzles. This collection focuses on delivering checkmate.
While learning, which play mode does Chess Tactics Puzzles use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo training. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.