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Fundamental Chess Tactics

81 CQ
12 Lessons
Course Info
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    7 CQ
    1. Distraction
    A lesson with Niclas Huschenbeth
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    There's a tactical motif called distraction in chess whereby an opponent's piece is distracted from protecting a piece, square, rank or file. Learn it here!

    Distraction
    with Niclas Huschenbeth

    There's a tactical motif called distraction in chess whereby an opponent's piece is distracted from protecting a piece, square, rank or file. Learn it here!

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    6 CQ
    2. Decoy
    A lesson with Niclas Huschenbeth
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    Discover another essential tactical motif in chess: the decoy. Using a decoy forces a piece to a square which will then result in disadvantage for an opponent.

    Decoy
    with Niclas Huschenbeth

    Discover another essential tactical motif in chess: the decoy. Using a decoy forces a piece to a square which will then result in disadvantage for an opponent.

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    7 CQ
    3. Discovered Attack
    A lesson with Niclas Huschenbeth
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    Did you know that it's possible to move one piece to achieve a tactical advantage against a chess opponent? The discovered attack is as powerful as it sounds.

    Discovered Attack
    with Niclas Huschenbeth

    Did you know that it's possible to move one piece to achieve a tactical advantage against a chess opponent? The discovered attack is as powerful as it sounds.

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    5 CQ
    4. Double Attack
    A lesson with Niclas Huschenbeth
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    What's more significant in a chess game than attacking a piece? Attacking two! In this chess lesson discover the double attack tactical motif.

    Double Attack
    with Niclas Huschenbeth

    What's more significant in a chess game than attacking a piece? Attacking two! In this chess lesson discover the double attack tactical motif.

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    6 CQ
    5. Back Rank Checkmate
    A lesson with Niclas Huschenbeth
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    When a king gets stuck in the back rank, it opens up the possibility of a back rank checkmate for the savvy chess player familiar with common chess tactics.

    Back Rank Checkmate
    with Niclas Huschenbeth

    When a king gets stuck in the back rank, it opens up the possibility of a back rank checkmate for the savvy chess player familiar with common chess tactics.

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