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Chess Tactics Puzzles: from controls to your first round
Take a moment with Chess Tactics Puzzles before moving to another game. Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Use the example below to understand a decision. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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.
Take a closer look while playing
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
The objective of a round
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Work through the instructions
- Read the mate objective.
- Choose a legal attacking move.
- The defender replies automatically where another move is required.
- Finish the forced mating line.
Your inputs
Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Follow the example
A legal check is wrong when it permits escape from the required mate. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Check this before moving on
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Game-specific help
For my first round, what is the goal of Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves.
For this browser game, how do I control Chess Tactics Puzzles?
The key detail is this: Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Chess Tactics Puzzles?
For clarity: A legal check is wrong when it permits escape from the required mate.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Chess Tactics Puzzles?
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king.
While reading the Guide, what format does Chess Tactics Puzzles offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
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.
