THE PLAYBOOK · SLTPPF
How to play Chess Tactics Puzzles
SLTPPF presents Chess Tactics Puzzles with a practical playbook rather than a download screen. Force checkmate in the stated number of moves. Read the careful restarts note before you begin.
Practise with 64 king-and-queen checkmate positions: 48 mate-in-one puzzles and 16 mate-in-two puzzles. This collection focuses on delivering checkmate.
Careful restarts
Start a fresh round when you want another attempt. Restarting may discard current progress; read the controls rather than assuming an account backup exists.
Your goal
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves.
Step by step
- Read the mate objective.
- Choose a legal attacking move.
- The defender replies automatically where another move is required.
- Finish the forced mating line.
Controls
Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle.
A useful example
A legal check is wrong when it permits escape from the required mate.
Watch out for this
The objective is forced mate, not merely checking the king.
Common questions
What completes a round?
Force checkmate in the stated number of moves.
Which controls should I use?
Select pieces and targets; use Hint or New puzzle.
What can I play here?
Practise with 64 king-and-queen checkmate positions: 48 mate-in-one puzzles and 16 mate-in-two puzzles. This collection focuses on delivering checkmate.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.
