Chess puzzles
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Practice
A new chess puzzle every day
Everyone gets the same daily puzzle, and it changes at midnight GMT. Early in the week they are gentle; by the weekend they have teeth. Solve it, with hints if you need them, to keep your streak burning.
Want more? Practice works through the puzzles from easiest to hardest, with mates, forks, pins and hanging pieces to filter by. Tap a piece, tap where it goes (or drag it), and Pete will do the commentary.
About the chess puzzles
A chess puzzle is a position where there is a clear best move, or a short sequence of moves, that wins material, forces mate or saves the game. Solving them is one of the fastest ways to improve at chess, because you practise spotting tactics such as forks, pins and mates.
There is a new daily puzzle every day, the same for everyone, and it changes at midnight GMT. Solve it to build a streak. Want more? The practice puzzles run from easy to tough, so you can work on mates, forks and other tactics at your own pace.
Chess puzzle questions
Are the chess puzzles free?
Yes, the daily puzzle and the practice puzzles are completely free, with no download.
Is the daily puzzle the same for everyone?
Yes. Everyone gets the same puzzle each day, and a new one appears at midnight GMT.
How does the streak work?
Solve the daily puzzle on consecutive days to build a streak. Guests’ streaks are kept on their own device; if you have a free account your streak is saved to it.
What kinds of puzzles are there?
The practice puzzles cover themes such as mates and forks, and run from easy to tough, so beginners and more experienced players both have something to solve.
Where can I learn the rules first?
The chess rules and beginner tips explain how every piece moves, plus castling, en passant and promotion.