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Chess Tactics Puzzles: from controls to your first round
Choose a round of Chess Tactics Puzzles and settle into its rules. Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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.
Something to practise
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
The goal to keep in mind
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. 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.
Making selections and moves
Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Check any mode label before starting.
An example to follow
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. Verify the rule before continuing.
An important reminder
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions about this game
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Keep this in mind: Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king.
As a new player, 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.
When I return, which play mode does Chess Tactics Puzzles use?
The mode on this page is Solo training. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.