Сhess Puzzles
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Forced mate in 1 move
Any puzzle/position that leads to a checkmate in 1 move
Puzzles are the laboratory of the chess mind, where new ideas are born and tested.
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Forced mate in 2 moves
Any puzzle/position that leads to a forced mate in 2 moves
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Forced mate in 3 moves
Any puzzle/position that leads to a forced mate in 3 moves
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Forced mate in 4 moves
Any puzzle/position that leads to a forced mate in 4 moves
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Forced mate in 5 and more moves
Any puzzle/position that leads to a forced mate in 5 or more moves
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A tactic that occurs when a piece is attacked, and if it moves, it exposes a more valuable piece behind it
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X-Ray Attack
A tactic, where a piece indirectly controls a square from the other side of an intervening piece
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Clearance
A move, often with tempo, that clears a square, file or diagonal for a follow-up tactical idea
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Advantage
Seize your chance to get a decisive advantage. In the world of chess, gaining the upper hand is the key to victory
In chess puzzles, you don’t just find the solution; you discover the journey of the pieces.
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Capturing defender
Removing a piece that is critical to defence of another piece, allowing the now undefended piece to be captured on a following move
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Deflection
A move that distracts an opponent piece from another duty that it performs, such as guarding a key square
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Double check
A double check is a check delivered by two pieces simultaneously
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Hanging pieces
Hanging pieces are classified as pieces that are undefended or "loose." They can potentially be captured
Puzzles teach you to embrace complexity, break it down, and create harmony from chaos.
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Interference
Interference occurs when the line between an attacked piece and its defender is interrupted by sacrificially interposing a piece
The beauty of puzzles lies in their ability to captivate the mind and awaken its potential.
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