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Chess Tactics: Complete Guide
The tactical motifs that win material and games — forks, pins, skewers, deflection, overloading and the rest of the toolkit. Drill every main line against an adaptive engine, backed by real Lichess win rates and Stockfish evaluations.
Play the main line: Hanging Pieces
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Frequently asked questions about the Chess Tactics
What are the main chess tactics in chess?
The tactical motifs that win material and games — forks, pins, skewers, deflection, overloading and the rest of the toolkit. Chessy covers 8 of them, each with an interactive board you can practise against the engine.
How do I practise chess tactics?
Open any lesson below and play the position out against Chessy's engine — you learn the pattern by executing it, not just reading about it. It's free and needs no signup.