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Chess Tactics Puzzles: instructions and practice
Take a moment with Chess Tactics Puzzles before moving to another game. Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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.
Making selections and moves
Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See how the rules apply
A legal check is wrong when it permits escape from the required mate. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Keep this in mind
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Clarifying the way this game works
On this playing page, what is the goal of Chess Tactics Puzzles?
For clarity: Force checkmate in the stated number of moves.
As a new player, how do I control Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Chess Tactics Puzzles?
A legal check is wrong when it permits escape from the required mate.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Chess Tactics Puzzles?
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king.
For a quick reminder, what format does Chess Tactics Puzzles offer?
The key detail is this: 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.
As a new player, which play mode does Chess Tactics Puzzles use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo training. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.