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How to play Chess Tactics Puzzles
Chess Tactics Puzzles gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful 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. Keep the controls nearby.
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
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?
Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle.
When I return, 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?
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king.
While learning, 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.
Which play mode does Chess Tactics Puzzles use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo training. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.