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Forced mate in 1 move
Any puzzle/position that leads to a forced mate in 1 move
Forced mate in 2 moves
Any puzzle/position that leads to a forced mate in 2 moves
Forced mate in 3 moves
Any puzzle/position that leads to a forced mate in 3 moves
Forced mate in 4 moves
Any puzzle/position that leads to a forced mate in 4 moves
Forced mate in 5 and more moves
Any puzzle/position that leads to a forced mate in 5 or more moves
Pin
A tactic that occurs when a piece is attacked, and if it moves, it exposes a more valuable piece behind it
X-Ray Attack
One of the parties checkmates the opponent from whom there is no defence
Clearance
A move, often with tempo, that clears a square, file or diagonal for a follow-up tactical idea
Advantage
Seize your chance to get a decisive advantage. In the world of chess, gaining the upper hand is the key to victory
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Capturing defender
Removing a piece that is critical to defence of another piece, allowing the now undefended piece to be captured on a following move
Deflection
A move that distracts an opponent piece from another duty that it performs, such as guarding a key square
Double check
A double check is a check delivered by two pieces simultaneously
Hanging pieces
Hanging pieces are classified as pieces that are undefended or "loose." They can potentially be captured
Interference
Interference occurs when the line between an attacked piece and its defender is interrupted by sacrificially interposing a piece