Tactical pattern library

Train the pattern.
Spot the move.

Choose a motif and solve positions built around it. Focused repetition turns tactical ideas into instinct.

Themes
62
Categories
6
Theme drills
6.3M

20 themes

Tactics

20 themes

Core combinations that win material and seize the initiative.

Fork Attack two or more pieces simultaneously 281,122 puzzles Pin Restrict a piece from moving because it would expose a more valuable piece 131,629 puzzles Skewer Attack a valuable piece that must move, exposing a piece behind it 48,532 puzzles Discovered Attack Move one piece to reveal an attack from another 114,789 puzzles Discovered Check Move a piece aside to deliver check with the piece behind it 41,493 puzzles Double Check Deliver check with two pieces simultaneously 12,774 puzzles Sacrifice Give up material for a tactical advantage 175,579 puzzles Deflection Force a defending piece away from its duty 98,717 puzzles Attraction Lure a piece to a square where it can be exploited 89,677 puzzles Overloaded Piece Capture or divert a piece that is defending more than it can cover 15,829 puzzles Hanging Piece Capture an undefended piece 66,535 puzzles Trapped Piece Win a piece that has no safe squares 25,679 puzzles Zwischenzug Play an intermediate move before the expected recapture 25,117 puzzles Clearance Move a piece to open a line or square for another 28,793 puzzles Interference Block a line of defense by placing a piece in the way 8,357 puzzles X-Ray Attack Attack through another piece 8,161 puzzles Zugzwang Put the opponent in a position where any move worsens their position 21,188 puzzles Quiet Move A subtle non-capturing move that creates a decisive threat 79,719 puzzles Defensive Move A move that defends against a threat while improving position 110,387 puzzles Attacking f2 / f7 Strike at the weakest square in the opponent's camp 14,996 puzzles