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How to play Chess Tactics Puzzles
Start Chess Tactics Puzzles by looking at the playing area and its controls. Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.
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.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- Read the mate objective.
- Choose a legal attacking move.
- The defender replies automatically where another move is required.
- Finish the forced mating line.
Controls
Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
A legal check is wrong when it permits escape from the required mate. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Keep this in mind: Force checkmate in the stated number of moves.
For this browser game, how do I control Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Here is the relevant explanation: Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle.
Before I begin, 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.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Keep this in mind: The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king.
For this browser game, 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.
For my first round, 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.