Tactics & Calculation
Learn to spot tactics, from basic forks and pins to sacrificial attacks, and calculate them accurately to gain an edge or a winning advantage
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Learn the concepts
Short theory with the key principles and common mistakes.
- 02
Play the scenarios
Guided positions where each move is explained.
- 03
Pass the drills
Win or hold positions against a bot at full strength.
Basic Tactical Motifs
Learn the three tactics that win most games at club level: forks, pins and skewers.
3 concepts1 drill
Discovered Attacks & Battery Play
Learn to unmask hidden attacks: discovered checks, double checks and the windmill.
2 concepts1 drill
Intermediate Tactical Motifs
Combine motifs into multi-move tactics: deflection, decoy, line clearance and interference.
2 concepts1 drill
Sacrificial Attack Patterns
Learn when a sacrifice against the castled king works, starting with the classic Greek Gift.
1 concept1 drill
Calculation Methods & Intermediate Moves
Calculate like a strong player: generate candidate moves, build a variation tree and never miss an in-between move.
2 concepts1 drill