See Through Your Opponent: Mastering X-Ray Tactics

 

Mastering the X-Ray Tactic A Resource Roundup

Master a powerful chess tactic that lets you control the board through your opponent's pieces! What is an X-Ray Tactic? An X-Ray tactic occurs when a ranged piece (queen, rook, or bishop) indirectly controls a square by attacking it "through" an intervening enemy piece. This sneaky maneuver can surprise your opponent and lead to significant advantages. Ready to take your chess game to the next level? Explore the resources below and become an X-Ray master!

Wikipedia Page 
with a nice explanation and 10 examples.
 

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BOOKS (FREE) 

Tactical Patterns X-Ray Tactics - Download a free 43-page PDF with 20 instructive X-Ray tactic exercises to solidify your learning.

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X-Ray Tactic LiChess Studies:

Sharpen Your Skills with Interactive Lessons

• X RAY ATTACK - 14 Chapter Study - This in-depth study delves into the X-Ray Attack strategy , providing a thorough exploration of the concept.
  
  
• X-rays: X-ray : basic concept - This concise 4-chapter study offers a clear explanation of the basic X-Ray concept, perfect for beginners.
  
  
• torontochesscoach's Study: Basic X-ray - Nice 15 Chapter Study (Probably the best) considered the best resource for mastering the X-Ray tactic fundamentals.
  
  

Lichess, a free online chess platform, offers unique learning tools called "studies." These interactive lessons guide you through chess concepts like the X-Ray tactic, helping you learn and practice at your own pace. Explore the studies listed above and unlock the power of the X-Ray tactic in your chess games!

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X-Ray Chess Articles

X-Ray Attack - Learn the X-Ray attack strategy with a 4-page tutorial featuring examples and a video demonstration.

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X-Ray Tactic Puzzles

Master the art of seeing through your opponent's pieces with these engaging X-Ray tactic puzzles!

LiChess Puzzles

X-Ray Attack - 13,274 Puzzles

Lichess offers various puzzle difficulty levels, allowing you to start with basic X-Ray concepts and gradually progress towards more complex scenarios.

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X-Ray Tactic Chess Video Lessons

Chess Tactics X-Ray - 7 Min - Get a concise introduction to the X-Ray tactic in this short video.

X-Ray Attack (Petrosian vs Ree Wijk ann Zee 1971) - 3 Min - See how a legendary chess master utilized the X-Ray attack in a real game.

What is the X-Ray Tactic in Chess | Chess Beginner Tactics - 20 Min - Dive deeper with this comprehensive 20-minute lesson by International Master Astaneh.

X RAY 👉 5 Selected Puzzles - 5 Min - Test your newfound knowledge with these 5 selected X-Ray tactic puzzles.

 

X-Rays & Pawn Wedges | Tactics Time! - 50 Min - Expand your tactical knowledge by exploring how X-Rays work with pawn wedges in this extended video lesson from the St. Louis Chess Club.