Trainings

95 trainings graded 1–10. Log in to track what you complete.

CategoryAll Fundamentals Checkmate patterns Tactics Endgames Openings Strategy Calculation

LevelAll Beginner 1–2 Novice 3–4 Intermediate 5–6 Advanced 7–8 Expert 9–10

TypeAll Puzzle set Drill vs engine Lesson + quiz Opening line

Strategy 4

Attacking the king: pawn storms and sacrifices

When and how to attack the castled king: the pawn storm with opposite-side castling and the idea behind piece sacrifices such as the Greek gift.

7/10· Advanced3 sections · ~14 min

StrategyPuzzle set

Positional tactics: traps, outposts and the seventh rank

Strategic ideas that win material by force: trapping a badly placed piece, occupying an outpost with a double attack, and invading the seventh rank.

7/10· Advanced4 puzzles · ~12 min

StrategyLesson + quiz

Prophylaxis: stopping the opponent's plan

Before improving your own position, ask what your opponent wants and take it away. The quiet move that prevents an idea often beats the active move that ignores it.

7/10· Advanced3 sections · ~10 min

StrategyLesson + quiz

Piece activity versus material and the exchange sacrifice

Points on the scale are only a guide. Learn when active pieces, a wrecked pawn structure or a dominant knight are worth more than a rook.

8/10· Advanced3 sections · ~14 min