Chess Puzzles
Real positions from real games. Find the best move; the board explains why it works.
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Every puzzle in this set
Your opponent moves first: that move is the mistake that sets up the puzzle. Then it is your turn. A good move is explained; a wrong one bounces back with the reason.
This set runs from about 600 to 1400. Stuck? The hint shows the piece, then the move.
Common questions
- Are these chess puzzles free?
- Yes, with no account. The trainer, which rates you and adapts to your level, is free for one round a day.
- Where do the puzzles come from?
- From real games, via the Lichess puzzle database. We kept the popular, well tested ones with one clear answer.
- What do the puzzle ratings mean?
- A 1200 puzzle is one that players rated about 1200 solve half the time.
- How many puzzles should I solve a day?
- Ten careful ones beat fifty rushed ones. Solve each fully in your head before you move, and come back to your misses.
