Chess Puzzles

Chess Puzzle Sites Around the Internet

wtharvey

Grand Master games. 10,000 Chess Puzzles 

(Site also has puzzles by opening, and different tactics workshops)

EcoChess Tactics Page

- 1000's of tactics problems from real games. Broken down in difficulty from Beginner to Grandmaster. **(This is a really nice place to practice Tactics)

Chess Tactics  Books  (Free PDF Download)

- About 12-15 tactics books here.

Lichess Puzzles 

 - Hands Down probably the best free Puzzle Destination.
                              Can sort By type , keeps track of all the puzzles you have
                              done and  tells you your weaknesses and strengths.
                              (Unlike Chess.com no limit to the amount of puzzles a day)

Chess Tempo 

for free to get a chess tactics rating, receive puzzles targeted at your ability level and track your tactics training progress via statistics and graphs.

         

Deflection Tactics: The Art of Maneuvering Your Opponent

Deflection Chess Resources

Deflection Tactics - The Key to Unlocking Powerful Moves

Description: Is your opponent's piece hindering your attack? Deflection tactics can help! This archive delves into the art of maneuvering your opponent's pieces away from strategic squares, creating pathways for your winning threats.

Explore resources that explain the concept, provide practice puzzles, and showcase deflection in real chess games.

Deflection vs. Decoy: What's the Difference?

It's important to distinguish deflection from another tactic called a decoy. While both involve manipulating your opponent's pieces, they achieve this in different ways:

• Deflection: You lure the opponent's piece away from a good square, typically where it defends something important.
• Decoy: You lure the opponent's piece to a bad square, where it becomes vulnerable or weakens their position.

Deflection focuses on removing a defender, while a decoy aims to trap or misplace an enemy piece.

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Deflection Chess Articles

• Deflection Lesson - From ChessGuru.net 
  
  
• Deflection - Chess.com Explanation w/ example 
  
  
• Deflection: How To Use The Deflection Tactic in Chess - Chess Journal Article
  
  
• ATTRACTION AND DEFLECTION – CHESS TACTICAL PATTERNS - PawnBreak w/ example problems

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Deflection LiChess Studies

LiChess Deflection Practice Page - 10 Puzzles

Deflection and Decoy: - 17 Chapter Study - Really Well Done

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Deflection Puzzles

Rook Deflection Lessons -  6 Puzzles

Chess Quiz - Problems 5,6,7 All use Deflection as a solution (Answers at bottom of page) 

LiChess Puzzle Themes

• Deflection Puzzles  - 166,000 Puzzles ( Can set difficulty - 5 Settings)

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Games Databases

OTB Games with Deflection Tactic Used - 21 Games

31 Chess Puzzles with Deflection 

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Deflection Chess Video Lessons: Sharpen Your Tactics

This curated list features video lessons for all skill levels:

Winning more Games with the Deflection Tactic | Chess Tactics | Improver Level | IM Kostya Kavutskiy - 9 Min - In this series, you will learn more advanced tactical patterns and understand what it’s all about deflection,

Decoy vs Deflection | Chess tactics with National Master Robert Ramirez - 9 Min - In this lesson, we will be talking about decoys and deflections. If you do not know the difference between the two, stay tuned because you have a lot to learn.

Chess Tactics - Deflection - 20 Min - IM Asof Givon - This is one of the video lessons from the chess course "Winning Tactical Patterns" itself, Deflection.  28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 17 - DEFLECTION! - 25 Min -  I cover more advanced tactics and this video covers DEFLECTION! I cover the method to break down very complicated chess positions. I go really deep in this lesson to lay a foundation for further practice of more complicated chess puzzles and positions. Actively solving tactical positions The Greatest Deflection Ever in Chess - 3Min A chess puzzle with a BRILLIANT deflection tactic - 3 Min

NM Nelson Lopez
Some mind-blowing bishop deflection tactics to enjoy! Mitrofanov's deflections are some of the most amazing chess tactics you will ever see. There are bishop deflections, knight deflections, rook deflections, and queen deflections.

8 Amazing Bishop Deflection Tactics In REAL GAMES! 😲 - 20 Min 

7 Amazing Knight Deflection Tactics From REAL GAMES!  - 21 Min 
8 Examples of Deflection Tactics In Chess - 13 Min
A Stunning Composed Chess Problem - Mitrofanov's Deflection - 10 Min -  Mitrofanov's Deflection is an amazing tactical motive to deflect a piece from one square to another.
Mitrofanov's Deflection in REAL GAMES - 13 Min

 

Tactics- Forks (Double Attack)

Master the Chess Fork & Double Attack:
 A Comprehensive Resource Guide

The chess fork, a potent tactical weapon, can leave your opponent skewered and facing a difficult choice.

 This guide equips you with the knowledge and resources to exploit and defend against this critical tactic.

Fork (chess)
 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chess Fork Trainer 
Finally Here is the Chess Fork trainer. It took me a few trys to understand how to use this, you just pick what type of piece you want to fork with, and then click on all the spots on their game board it would fork the pieces that show up.

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BOOKS (Free)

• English Chess Federation - Knight Fork - 6 page PDF - Master the knight fork with this free booklet by the English Chess Federation.
  
  
• English Chess Federation - Double Attack - 7 Page PDF -  Learn to identify and exploit double attacks with this resource.
  
  
• Knight Tutor - 4 page PDF Worksheet of Problem - Test your understanding of knight forks with this problem worksheet.
  
  
• The Double Attack - 12 Page PDF -  Complete Lesson Plan on Double attack for Kids. Lessons, Puzzles, fun activities.

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Fork & Double Attack Chess Articles

Master the Art of Double Attacks:

•  Middle game - Double attacks - A well-structured article with puzzles and games
  
  
• The Double Attack - GM Daniel Naroditsky -Delve deep into the concept with a Grandmaster's insights. Learn to identify opportunities, prevent blunders, and study historical examples showcasing this powerful tactic.
  
  
• Double Attack - The Ultimate Tactical Concept - IM Jeremy Silman -Explore the concept with illustrative games and a  study. w/5 Puzzles at the End.
  
  
• Chess Tactic 1: Double Attack (and How to Survive One) - A practical guide to executing and defending against double attacks, including forks and discovered attacks.
  
  
• Double Attacks in Chess - Chess journal - Learn how to use double attacks effectively with examples and puzzles.
  
  

Expand Your Tactical Repertoire:

• Top 5 Types of Forks Every Chess Player Must Know - Chess World Article - Identify different types of forks you should be familiar with.
  
  
• Chess Fork (How to set Up, Play and Avoid): Chess Strategy - Chess Questions Article - An extensive guide covering how to set up, execute, and defend against forks with various pieces.
  
  
• Chess Fork Guide: How To Fork in Chess With Any Kind of Piece - Chess Journal - Master all types of forks with illustrative examples.
  
  
• 10 interactive Fork Problem Set - at Chess Kids - Solve the interactive fork puzzles.

   
Knight Forks

• Double attack, knight Fork,Seeing Potential Forks - 3 page article
• Chess Tactics Knight Fork - Big Article with Examples
• Tactics Knight Forks - 30 nice Examples (Click on bottom of page go go to next page )

Deep Dive with "Predator at the Chessboard" 
(Most Extensive place to learn Forks on the Internet)

 Keep clicking Next on the bottom of each page. Some of these Chapters are 30 Pages Long. 

2.The Double Attack.

[+]2.1.The Knight Fork.

[+]2.2.The Queen Fork.

[+]2.3.The Bishop Fork.

[+]2.4.The Rook Fork.

[+]2.5.The Pawn Fork.

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Games Databases
Analyze Real-World Chess with Forks & Double Attacks

Chessgames.com

• OTB Games with a Fork -  56 Games from 
  
  
• OTB Games with Knight Forks - 184 Games
  
  
• OTB Games with Double Attack - 40 Games

Puzzles

WTHarvey.com

double attack and fork tactics. - 80 Puzzles - All puzzles from real games

LiChess Puzzle Themes

Fork Puzzles -  558,000 Puzzles  - All puzzles from games played on lichess (You can set difficulty)

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LiChess Studies 

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.

• Double Attack Study - 22 Chapter Interactive Study - This in-depth study delves into double attacks executed with knights, rooks, bishops, queens, and even pawns.
  
  
• Fork - KidsChessWorld - 31 Chapter Study -A kid-friendly and engaging study showcasing all types of forks.
  
  
• Tactics: Pins and Forks: Forks - 30 Chapter Interactive Study -The first 10 chapters focus specifically on forks, providing a strong foundation.
  
  
• ULTIMATE FORK PRACTICE - 32 Chapter Interactive Study (240 hearts) - This highly-rated study offers a vast collection of interactive fork puzzles for advanced practice.
  
  
• Opening Center Fork Trick - 6 Chapter  Interactive Study (150 hearts) - Master a sneaky forking trick you can use in the opening phase of the game. This study provides a detailed explanation of the concept.

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 Fork & Double Attack Video Lessons 

St Louis Chess Club

• Double Attack Unprotected Pieces | Tactics Time! - 27 Min - NM Mclaughlin - Identify unprotected pieces and find double attack combinations, including checkmates. Inspired by Eugene Znosko-Borovsky's book.
  
  
• Find the Double Attacks | Tactics Time! - 45 Min - NM Mclaughlin - Challenge yourself to identify unprotected pieces and exploit them with double attacks. 
• Double Attack: Making the Most of a Move | Tactics Time! - 24 Min - Analyze real games featuring prominent double attacks (forks and discovered attacks).
  
  

Double Attack

• Double Attack! | Chess Tactics | ChessKid - 6 Min -Learn how to simultaneously attack two enemy pieces.
• Watch out for the Double Attack | Chess Tactics | IM Alex Astaneh - 12 Min -demonstrates creating double attacks through practical examples.
• Loose Pieces and double attacks - 22 Min - kingscrusher -Explore the strategic importance of loose pieces and how they can create double attack opportunities. Historical game examples illustrate how unprotected pieces become tactical liabilities.
• 28 Days To Better Chess Tactics - Day 23 - Double Attack - 10 Min -This advanced lesson by a chess coach covers double attacks and provides a foundation for tackling more complex tactics.
• What is a Double Attack in Chess? | Chess Fundamentals | FM Elliott Liu - 25 Min

Forks

Chess Tactics: 5 Forks You Must Know! - 5 Min IM Daniel Rensch -Learn the five essential fork patterns and how to identify positions where they can be used.
Secrets of Chess Tactics | Chess Fork | Stunningly beautiful secrets - 18 Min - FIDE CM Kingscrusher - Discover amazing examples of forks and unlock their tactical potential.

Chess 101- Forks - 10 Min Video - A basic introduction to forks, covering pawn, knight, bishop, rook, queen, and king forks.

Chess tactics -Forks | Double attacks:How many can you solve?  - NM Ramirez -Learn about forks and how to use them in your games with practice problems.

Forks and double attacks | Chess tips - 24 Min - Delve into the world of forks and double attacks, including strategies for avoiding them.

Chess Tactics: Knight Fork Signals! - 7 Min - IM Tapia - Master knight forks by understanding the positional "signals" that suggest when to look for them.
All About Forks | Kids' Class - GM Ben Finegold - 28 Min - Video Below -  Explore the exciting world of forks with games, examples, and general rules (e.g., keeping pieces off same-colored squares to avoid forks).

Videos of Games

The 5 Most Amazing Forks in Chess - 9 Min GM Simon Williams -  breaks down five of his favorite forks in chess history! These moves come from some of the greatest chess players of all time including Bobby Fischer, Magnus Carlsen, and Tigran Petrosian.

Sharpen Your Chess: Top Tactics Training Servers

"The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital." - Bobby Knight (American basketball coach)

Chess Tactics Resources 

Want to crush your opponents with brilliant tactical moves?

Mastering chess tactics is essential, and these online servers offer a treasure trove of puzzles to hone your skills!

Here's your ultimate guide to FREE chess tactics training:

Welcome to LiStudy

Sharpen Your Chess with Spaced Repetition

Tired of forgetting key opening moves or endgame principles? Listudy is here to revolutionize your chess training with spaced repetition, a scientifically proven method for long-term memorization.

Here's what Listudy offers:

• Master Openings: Effortlessly memorize opening lines by playing against your personalized opening repertoire. Listudy makes learning openings fun and effective!
• Conquer Tactics: Sharpen your tactical vision with thousands of puzzles derived from real games. Identify and exploit tactical opportunities with confidence!
• Dominate Endgames: Become an endgame expert! Practice against the powerful chess engine Stockfish and develop the skills to outmaneuver any opponent.
• Level Up Your Chess Knowledge: Explore a curated library of the best chess books, hand-picked by Grandmasters themselves!

Listudy goes beyond memorization!

• Train Blind Tactics: Challenge your visualization skills by solving puzzles with a limited view of the board.
• Stay Inspired: Discover insightful chess articles covering a wide range of topics, from opening principles to visualization exercises.

Listudy: Free, Open-Source, and Community-Driven

Listudy is completely FREE and open-source! We believe everyone deserves access to powerful chess training tools. Join our vibrant community and help us make Listudy even better!

Lichess Puzzles

Want to transform your chess game? Look no further than Lichess, the FREE online chess platform offering a treasure trove of tactics training! Lichess Themes unlock a world of puzzles categorized to supercharge your tactical vision, regardless of your skill level.

Sharpen Your Skills Across Every Stage of the Game:

• Opening Traps: Master the art of exploiting early blunders with puzzles focused on specific openings like the Sicilian Defense or Queen's Gambit Declined.
• Middlegame Maneuvers: Hone your tactical calculation with puzzles that emerge from dynamic middlegame positions.
• Endgame Finesse: Learn how to convert advantages with puzzles featuring rook, bishop, and pawn endgames.

Target Your Weaknesses & Celebrate Strengths:

• Motifs Galore: Master tactical themes like forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks with dedicated puzzle categories.
• Advanced Concepts: Delve deeper with themes like "attraction" and "interference" to truly outmaneuver your opponents.
• Mates for Days: Practice delivering checkmate in style with puzzles ranging from swift one-movers to complex mating sequences.

Unparalleled Customization & Training Options:

• Lengths to Challenge You: Choose puzzles from a single move to intricate sequences of four moves or more.
• Learn from the Masters: Analyze puzzles from historic games played by chess legends.
• Track Your Progress: Monitor your improvement with puzzles categorized by difficulty and rating.

Ready to dominate the chessboard? Sign up for Lichess and unlock the power of Lichess Themes! Transform your tactical vision absolutely FREE and take your chess game to the next level!

ChessTempo.com 

Ready to unleash your inner chess tactician? ChessTempo.com equips you with a treasure trove of FREE training tools to master chess tactics and dominate the board!

Here's why ChessTempo should be your go-to tactics trainer:

• Massive Puzzle Library: Sharpen your skills with over 80,000 tactical positions derived from real games, ensuring practical application of your training.
  
  
• Track Your Progress & Gain Insights: Receive a personalized tactics rating and analyze your performance with detailed statistics and graphs.
  
  
• Train Under Pressure (Optional): Test your reflexes with timed "Blitz" puzzles or focus on deep calculation with untimed "Standard" problems.
  
  
• Learn from the Community: Gain valuable insights from the comments section, where users discuss thought processes and solution variations.
  
  
• A Feast for the Eyes: ChessTempo boasts a user-friendly interface with visual aids like average completion times and problem types.
  
  
• Beyond Tactics: Expand your chess knowledge with the addition of endgame problems and a dedicated Endgame Rating.

ChessTempo.com offers a generous FREE tier, empowering you to take your chess game to the next level without breaking the bank!

 

Ideachess

Look no further than IdeaChess, your one-stop shop for FREE chess training!

IdeaChess offers a smorgasbord of resources to supercharge your game:

• 100,000+ FREE Puzzles: Sharpen your tactics, strategy, and checkmating skills with a massive library of interactive problems, categorized for all skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
• Track Your Progress & Compete: Earn an ELO Tactics Rating as you solve puzzles and see how you stack up against the global IdeaChess community.
• Practice Makes Perfect: Challenge yourself with a variety of problem types and customize your training by selecting specific areas for improvement.

Beyond Tactics:

• Endgame Mastery: Refine your endgame technique with dedicated endgame training tools.
• Test Your Mettle: Play against the built-in computer opponent to hone your decision-making skills in a competitive environment.
• Connect with Chess Enthusiasts: Join the vibrant IdeaChess community and learn from fellow chess players worldwide.

IdeaChess is completely FREE, making it the perfect platform to unlock your chess potential! Sign up today and embark on your chess mastery journey!

 

Chess.com Tactics Trainer 

- If you sign up for a free account you can use their tactics trainer for 3 timed problems a day. This site gives you a tactics rating as well.I have to say the problems here appear to be really very good.

365Chess.com Tactics Trainer

Want to take your chess game to the next level? 365Chess.com offers a powerful FREE training ground to sharpen your tactical skills and unlock your full chess potential!

Here's what awaits you:

• Thousands of Real-Game Tactics Puzzles: Practice with puzzles derived from actual games, honing your ability to spot tactical opportunities in real-world scenarios.
  
  
• Track Your Progress & Compete: Monitor your improvement with a personalized tactics rating and compare your skills with other players on the global leaderboard.
  
  
• Unlock the Secrets of Chess Masters: Delve into a vast library of chess compositions created by legendary composers, training methods favored by grandmasters like Smyslov and Benko.
  
  
• It's Fun & Free! Basic members enjoy 25 free puzzles daily, with the option to upgrade for unlimited access.

Invest a few minutes each day and witness your chess skills soar! Sign up for FREE on 365Chess.com today!