Tactics

Spot forcing moves

Two introductory patterns: a knight fork and back-rank mate.

Beginner · 500–1000

2 lessons · 10 min estimated practice

Free · No game imports needed

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White to move

Try the first position

Fork the king and queen with your knight; capture the queen after the reply.

A check with two targets
Beginner · 5 min
A check demands attention to the king. A knight can use that tempo to attack a queen too.
The back rank
Beginner · 5 min
The f7, g7 and h7 pawns limit the black king’s escapes. Check whether a rook can give check along the eighth rank.

These references accompany the teaching material. Explore explanations and exercises in the training room.

Free · No game imports needed

Openings

A first White repertoire: the centre, recapturing and two common replies.

Beginner · 500–1000Club foundations · 1000–1400

Endgames

Activate the king, take the opposition and check a promotion.

Beginner · 500–1000Club foundations · 1000–1400

Strategy

Purposeful development and a stable square for the knight.

Beginner · 500–1000Club foundations · 1000–1400