Level 4 of 5 Deep calculation

Advanced Chess Puzzles

Work through longer combinations, subtle defensive resources, and tactics hidden behind positional moves.

Rating band
1800–2199
Training set
8 positions
Focus themes
4 motifs
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Start here Rating 1800
DeflectionWhite to move
Quality-first selection

Continue your training set

Curated across this rating band using tactical depth, rating confidence, and solve evidence.

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  1. Position 02 Black to move ♟ Sacrifice Rating 1857
  2. Position 03 White to move ♟ Mate in 3+ Rating 1914
  3. Position 04 Black to move ♟ Trapped Piece Rating 1971
  4. Position 05 Black to move ♟ Sacrifice Rating 2028
  5. Position 06 White to move ♟ Attraction Rating 2085
  6. Position 07 White to move ♟ Sacrifice Rating 2142
  7. Position 08 White to move ♟ Discovered Check Rating 2199
Pattern work

Build recognition alongside calculation with motifs suited to this level.

All themes
Sacrifice 175,579 puzzles

Give up material for a tactical advantage
Discovered Attack 114,789 puzzles

Move one piece to reveal an attack from another
Defensive Move 110,387 puzzles

A move that defends against a threat while improving position
Endgame Technique 985,191 puzzles

Apply endgame principles to convert advantages