Tactics
9 guides
How to Stop Hanging Your Pieces in Chess
Learn how to stop hanging pieces in chess with practical habits, checklists, and pattern recognition tips every beginner needs.
July 3, 2026
Back-Rank Mate: The Tactic and Trap Every Beginner Should Know
Learn what a back rank mate is, how to spot it in your games, and the simple habit that prevents you from falling into this beginner trap.
June 26, 2026
Chess Tactics for Beginners: The Patterns That Win Games
Learn the basic chess tactics every beginner needs—forks, pins, skewers, and more—with clear examples you can use in your next game.
June 26, 2026
The Double Attack: Hitting Two Targets at Once
Learn what a double attack is in chess, how to recognize double threats, and how to create them yourself as a beginner.
June 25, 2026
Removing the Defender: The Tactic That Clears the Path
Learn how to remove the defender in chess using capture or deflection, so you can land forks, pins, and other winning tactics.
June 24, 2026
Discovered Attacks and Discovered Checks for Beginners
Learn what a discovered attack in chess is, how to spot discovery tactics, and how to use discovered checks to win material or force checkmate.
June 18, 2026
Skewers in Chess Explained (and How They Differ From Pins)
Learn what a chess skewer is, how it differs from a pin, and how to spot and execute this powerful tactic in your own games.
June 14, 2026
Pins in Chess: How to Trap Your Opponent's Pieces
Learn what a chess pin tactic is, the difference between absolute and relative pins, and how to use them to win material in your games.
June 10, 2026
The Fork in Chess: One Move, Two Threats
A fork attacks two pieces at once, forcing your opponent to lose material. Learn how to spot and execute this key chess tactic.
June 5, 2026