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The practice arena
Try a few positions, explore an idea, and get comfortable with the board. These activities are practice samples; your starting level is discussed with a coach.
Position of the week ·
Start with this week’s featured idea, or choose another theme from the collection. Every exercise has a hint, a playable board and a written explanation.
White to move. Find checkmate in one move.
Try this position →Developing player · Knight forkWhite to move. Find a knight check that also attacks the rook, then capture it after Black’s supplied reply.
Try this position →Calculation challenge · Deflection and mating linesWhite to move. Find a forcing queen move, then finish with the rook after Black’s reply.
Try this position →Think at the board
Click or drag a piece to try your idea. You can also use the keyboard, ask for a hint, and reset the position.
White to move. Checkmate in one.
You can also drag the piece, or use the arrow keys to move between squares and press enter to select.
How to move a piece
Nothing here is scored, timed or stored. Solve what you can and skip the rest.
Find your way around
Files run from a to h and ranks from 1 to 8. Find the named square and build your familiarity with the board.
Board vision practice
Choose a relaxed round or try a short timed challenge. Correct answers add a point; a mistake is a chance to look again.
Choose a mode and start when you’re ready.
Keyboard: arrow keys move between squares; Enter or Space selects a square. Practice scores are local to this round and do not measure a chess rating.
A new chapter at the board
Find the right starting point with a free chess assessment, a clear learning roadmap, and a conversation with your coach.
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