Safe captures
Look for an undefended enemy piece, then check whether the capture is legal and whether your piece can be recaptured.
How to practise: Safe captures
Look for an undefended enemy piece, then check whether the capture is legal and whether your piece can be recaptured.
Check before you move
- Read the side-to-move label: you may play White or Black.
- Find your candidate move and the opponent’s strongest legal reply.
- Explain why the final position achieves the puzzle’s goal.
A common mistake
Count the entire exchange, not only the piece you capture first.