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

Checkmate patterns 1

Checkmate patternsPuzzle set

Long mating combinations

Forced mates in three to five moves, all from Black's side. Every move is a check: calculate the whole sequence before you start.

9/10· Expert4 puzzles · ~20 min

Endgames 2

EndgamesDrill vs engine

Vancura position: draw against a rook pawn

A rook pawn on the sixth with the rook in front of it looks lost for the defender. The Vancura defence holds against perfect play.

9/10· Expertdrill · ~10 min

EndgamesDrill vs engine

Queen vs rook: the Philidor position

The classic queen versus rook win. Lose a tempo with the queen to reach the same position with Black to move, then the rook must leave its king.

10/10· Expertdrill · ~15 min

Openings 1

OpeningsOpening line

Sicilian Najdorf: English Attack

The most analysed opening in chess. After 5...a6 Black prepares ...e5 and ...b5; against White's Be3 and f3 setup Black answers with ...e5, ...Be6 and queenside counterplay. For players ready for a theoretical fight.

9/10· Expert14 plies · ~20 min

Calculation 1

CalculationPuzzle set

Long combinations

Forcing combinations three to five moves deep: smothered mate, Damiano's double rook sacrifice and queen sacrifices that open the h-file.

10/10· Expert4 puzzles · ~20 min