Level 3 of 5 Move order

Intermediate Chess Puzzles

Train deeper forcing lines where move order, defender removal, and quiet tactical ideas matter.

Rating band
1400–1799
Training set
8 positions
Focus themes
4 motifs
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Start here Rating 1400
PromotionBlack 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 White to move ♟ Mate in 2 Rating 1457
  2. Position 03 Black to move ♟ Discovered Check Rating 1514
  3. Position 04 Black to move ♟ Mate in 3+ Rating 1571
  4. Position 05 White to move ♟ Discovered Attack Rating 1628
  5. Position 06 White to move ♟ Opening Tactics Rating 1685
  6. Position 07 Black to move ♟ Skewer Rating 1742
  7. Position 08 White to move ♟ Defensive Move Rating 1799
Pattern work

Build recognition alongside calculation with motifs suited to this level.

All themes
Discovered Attack 114,789 puzzles

Move one piece to reveal an attack from another
Sacrifice 175,579 puzzles

Give up material for a tactical advantage
Defensive Move 110,387 puzzles

A move that defends against a threat while improving position
Promotion 51,882 puzzles

Advance a pawn to the eighth rank