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Free online courseChess tactics

Duration of the online course: 7 hours and 2 minutes

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Master chess tactics in 28 days with this free online course! From pinning and knight forks to promoting pawns and demolition of pawn structures, elevate your game today!

In this free course, learn about

  • Fundamental Tactical Building Blocks
  • Basic Attacking Motifs
  • Creating and Combining Threats
  • Checks, Discoveries, and Promotion Tactics
  • Checkmate Pattern Recognition
  • Advanced Tactical Themes
  • Practical Tactical Application
  • Interference and Material Gain Tactics
  • Training Methodology and Complete Games
  • Course Wrap‑Up and Final Insights

Course Description

If you're looking to elevate your chess game to new heights, look no further than the comprehensive course "Chess Tactics". With a total duration of 7 hours and 2 minutes, this expertly curated course has received unanimous praise, boasting an impeccable 5-star average rating. It falls under the ‘Others’ category and lies within the intriguing subcategory of Table and Card games.

Immerse yourself in a structured 28-day program designed to refine your chess tactics, one day at a time. The course kicks off with "Day 1 - Pins!" where you'll unearth the foundational tactic of pinning, a crucial concept for trapping your opponent's pieces. Moving forward to "Day 2 - Knight Forks!" you'll master the art of utilizing knights to create decisive forks.

On "Day 3 - Back Rank Combos!", the focus shifts to exploiting your opponent's back rank vulnerabilities. You'll then delve into "Day 4 - Double Attack/Forks!", a lesson that hones your ability to engineer multi-pronged threats. Continuing the journey, "Day 5 - Double Checks" introduces you to this powerful tactic, striking fear into your opponent.

As you progress to "Day 6 - Skewers!", you'll learn to execute this pivotal tactic and weaken your opponent's defenses. "Day 7 - Double Threats!" will further enhance your strategic foresight, allowing you to set up dual threats effectively. The intriguing "Day 8 - Removal of the Guard!" covers techniques to eliminate key defensive pieces.

Entering the second phase, "Day 9 - Perpetual Check" explores strategic draws through perpetual check scenarios. "Day 10 - Discovered Checks" will sharpen your ability to use hidden threats to your advantage. With "Day 11 - Promoting Pawns," you'll discover ways to turn your pawns into jeopardizing queens.

In "Day 12 - Checkmate Patterns!", you'll be introduced to essential checkmate configurations, followed by advanced patterns in "Day 13 - Checkmate Patterns 2." "Day 14 - Annihilation of Defense/Advanced" tackles sophisticated strategies to dismantle your opponent's defenses.

Then, "Day 15 - Blockade! Advanced Tactics" delves into counter-blockade techniques, leading into "Day 16 - Clearance!" which teaches you to clear crucial squares. With "Day 17 - Deflection!" you'll learn to divert key pieces from vital positions.

Moving further, "Day 18 - Discovered Attack!" enhances your grasp of exploiting hidden threats. "Day 19 - Pinning! Cuba Edition" provides unique insights into the pinning tactic. "Day 20 - Demolition of Pawn Structure!" offers strategies to crumble your opponent's pawn formation.

The course also includes "Day 21 - Decoy Attacking Chess," focusing on misleading your opponent. On "Day 22," you’ll explore "Amazing Interference Tactics!" to disrupt enemy plans. "Day 23 - Double Attack" strengthens your dual-threat capabilities.

As the program nears its conclusion, "Day 24 - Tips & Miniatures!" offers concise, actionable advice for quick wins. "Day 25 - Drawing Conclusions" wraps up the essential tactics, while "Day 26 - Calculation & Visualization Chess Tactics 2 Tips" enhances your mental visualization skills. Finally, "Day 27 - The Marshall Attack" covers complete tactical games, culminating with "Day 28 - Final Tip & Congrats," guiding you through key concepts and celebrating your progress.

Whether you're a novice or an experienced player seeking to refine your tactical skills, "Chess Tactics" is the perfect course to transform your chess strategy in just 28 days.

Course content

  • Video class: 28 Days To Better Chess Tactics - Day 1 - Pins! 14m
  • Exercise: In chess, what is the primary goal when identifying tactical opportunities?
  • Video class: 28 Days To Better Chess Tactics - Day 2 - Knight Forks! 17m
  • Exercise: _In chess, what is a knight fork?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - Day 3 - Back Rank Combos! 15m
  • Exercise: _In back rank combination, what is the main objective of the opponent's attack on the king?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - Day 4 - DOUBLE ATTACK/FORKS! 17m
  • Exercise: _In the given position, what move can white make to create a double attack?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 5 - DOUBLE CHECKS 19m
  • Exercise: _What is the first step in the four-part thought process for finding tactical moves?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 6 - SKEWERS! 15m
  • Exercise: _In which position does the player have multiple checks and captures to choose from?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 7 - DOUBLE THREATS! 15m
  • Exercise: _In chess, what is a double threat?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 8 - REMOVAL OF THE GUARD! 11m
  • Exercise: _In the first position, what is the best move for White to remove the guard of the black Queen?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 9 - PERPETUAL CHECK 08m
  • Exercise: _In chess, when can perpetual check be used as a saving grace?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 10 - DISCOVERED CHECKS 13m
  • Exercise: _In the example position given, what are the two forcing moves that White has?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 11 - PROMOTING PAWNS 10m
  • Exercise: _In the position 1, what is the forcing tactic that white can use to promote their pawn?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 12 - CHECKMATE PATTERNS! 12m
  • Exercise: _What is the name of the checkmate pattern where the pawn supports a rook checkmate along the last file or rank depending on where the king is?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 13 - CHECKMATE PATTERNS 2 10m
  • Exercise: _What is the name of position 20 in the 34 checkmate patterns?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 14 - ANNIHILATION OF DEFENSE/ADVANCED 29m
  • Exercise: Which step is part of the four-step thought process mentioned?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 15 - BLOCKADE! ADVANCED TACTICS 22m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of a blockade in chess?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 16 - CLEARANCE! 27m
  • Exercise: _What is clearance in chess tactics?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 17 - DEFLECTION! 25m
  • Exercise: _In chess, what is deflection?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 18 - DISCOVERED ATTACK! 18m
  • Exercise: _In the given position, what is the best move for White?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 19 - PINNING! CUBA EDITION 22m
  • Exercise: _In the given position, what is the best move for white to make according to the four-part thought process?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - 20 - DEMOLITION OF PAWN STRUCTURE! 07m
  • Exercise: _What is the best move for black in the given position?
  • Video class: 28 Days To Better Chess Tactics - Day 21 - Decoy Attacking Chess 06m
  • Exercise: _In the first position, what is the most forcing move for White to play?
  • Video class: AMAZING INTERFERENCE TACTICS! - Day 22 - 28 Days To Better Chess Tactics 09m
  • Exercise: _In the first position, what is the best move for White to interfere with Black's threats?
  • Video class: 28 Days To Better Chess Tactics - Day 23 - Double Attack 10m
  • Exercise: _In the first position, what is the best move for White to win material?
  • Video class: 28 DAYS TO BETTER CHESS TACTICS - DAY 24 - Tips & Miniatures! 13m
  • Video class: Drawing Conclusions - Day 25 - 28 Days To Better Chess Tactics 06m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of having a conscious thought process while training in chess?
  • Video class: Calculation & Visualization Chess Tactics 2 Tips - Day 26 09m
  • Exercise: _What is the recommended method to practice visualization and calculation after solving a puzzle in ChessDiagnostic's "28 Days to Better Chess Tactics"?
  • Video class: The Marshall ATTACK - Day 27 - Complete Tactical Games 21m
  • Exercise: _What is the benefit of studying complete tactical games in chess?
  • Video class: Final Tip - Day 28 To Better Chess Tactics! Congrats & Conclusions 08m

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