Game guide
Chess Tactics for Beginners: Find the Winning Move
Learn how to scan checks, captures, threats, and forcing moves in a daily chess tactics puzzle.
Start with forcing moves
Checks, captures, and direct threats reduce the opponent’s choices. Examine them before quiet moves.
After finding a candidate, imagine the opponent’s strongest reply rather than the reply you hope to see.
Calculate one branch at a time
Short, accurate calculation is more valuable than guessing several branches. Confirm the final position before playing the move.