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Play Chess Tactics Puzzles with the rules at hand
Try Chess Tactics Puzzles at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. 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.
A small practice goal
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Notice the feedback after each input.
The objective of a round
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Follow these playing steps
- Read the mate objective.
- Choose a legal attacking move.
- The defender replies automatically where another move is required.
- Finish the forced mating line.
Input guidance
Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Try this 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.
Notice this detail
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Further help with the game
On this playing page, what is the goal of Chess Tactics Puzzles?
For clarity: Force checkmate in the stated number of moves.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Keep this in mind: Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle.
What example helps explain Chess Tactics Puzzles?
For clarity: 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?
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.
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.