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Welcome to Chess Puzzles!

Chess puzzles are positions where there's one best move to find. They're a fun way to improve your chess skills!

How to play: Look at the board position and find the best move. Drag the correct piece to make your move. If you're stuck, click "Show Hint" for help. Start with Easy puzzles and work your way up!

Kyan's Chess Puzzles

Solve fun chess challenges and improve your skills!

Puzzle Collection

Capture the Queen

Easy

Fork Attack

Easy

Protect Your King

Easy

Double Attack

Medium

Knight's Challenge

Medium

Queen's Gambit

Medium

Escape the Check

Hard

Castle to Safety

Hard

Bishop's Sacrifice

Hard

Chess Tips for Beginners

How Pieces Move

  • Pawns: Move forward 1 square (or 2 from starting position), capture diagonally
  • Knights: Move in an L-shape (2 squares one way, then 1 square perpendicular)
  • Bishops: Move diagonally any number of squares
  • Rooks: Move horizontally or vertically any number of squares
  • Queen: Combines bishop and rook movements
  • King: Moves one square in any direction

Basic Chess Tactics

  • Fork: One piece attacks two or more enemy pieces at once
  • Pin: A piece can't move because it would expose a more valuable piece
  • Check: When the king is under attack - you must address it immediately!
  • Checkmate: The king is in check and has no legal moves - game over!

Puzzle Solving Tips

  • Look for checks, captures, and threats first
  • Find pieces that are unprotected or poorly protected
  • Think about what your opponent might do after your move
  • Don't rush - take your time to find the best move!

Capture the Queen

Easy

Find the best move for the side to play. Drag the piece to make your move!

Make your move by dragging the pieces. White pieces are at the bottom, black at the top.

Find the best move for Black!

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