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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. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. 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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
A legal check is wrong when it permits escape from the required mate. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king. Check the rule before repeating the action. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
On this playing page, what is the goal of Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Here is the relevant explanation: Force checkmate in the stated number of moves.
When I return, how do I control Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Here is the relevant explanation: Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle.
As a new player, what example helps explain Chess Tactics Puzzles?
Here is the relevant explanation: A legal check is wrong when it permits escape from the required mate.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Chess Tactics Puzzles?
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king.
For a quick reminder, 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 mode on this page is Solo training. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.