Exercise 1

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 1 completed

1. Rxd6 Rxd6 2. Bxe5+ followed by Bxc7 wins material in the process

Note how white’s move, 1. Rxd6, removes defender of e5N, creating the threat Bxe5+ as
well as Rxd8

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Exercise 2

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 2 completed

1... Nd4 2. Bxd7 Nxe2+ 3. Kh1 Nxd7

Note: 1… Nd4 also threatens Nxb5

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Exercise 3

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 3 completed

1… Rh4 gets the white queen, else white will be checkmated

Ie. 1… Rh4 2. Qd2 Rxh2+ 3. Kxh2 Qh4#

Or 1… Rh4 2. Qxh4 Qxh4

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Exercise 4

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 4 completed

1… Rxd1 2. Nxd1 Rb1 wins the pinned knight

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Exercise 5

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 5 completed

1… Ne2+ 2. Kg2 Bxe4+ 3. Kh3 Rxf1 wins the white rook by using checks to force the
king away from defending f1R

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Exercise 6

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 6 completed

1. Rxf6 wins the bishop

Ie. 1. Rxf6 gxf6 2. Ne7+ fork, followed by Nxg6

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Exercise 7

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 7 completed

1… Rxh2+ 2. Kxh2 Qg3+ 3. Kh1 Qh3#

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Exercise 8

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 8 completed

1. Rxb6 wins the knight

Ie. 1. Rxb6 Rxb6 2.Bxd5+ followed by Bxa1

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Exercise 9

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 9 completed

1… Nd2+ 2. Ka2 Qb3#

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Exercise 10

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 10 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 10 completed

1. Re8+ Bf8 2. Qg5+ Kh8 3. Rxf8#

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Exercise 11

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 11 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 11 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 11 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 11 completed

1… Qxb5 takes advantage of the pinned c3-pawn

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Exercise 12

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 12 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 12 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 12 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 12 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 12 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 12 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 12 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 12 completed

1. Be6+ followed by Bxd5 is better than 1. Bxc8 Rxc8

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Exercise 13

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 13 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 13 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 13 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 13 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 13 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 13 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 13 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 13 completed

1. a7

There is nothing black can do to stop the promotion of the a-pawn

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Exercise 14

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 14 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 14 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 14 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 14 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 14 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 14 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 14 completed

1… Nh4+ 2. gxh4 Qf3#

Or 1… Nh4+ 2. Kh1 Qf3#

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Exercise 15

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 15 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 15 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 15 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 15 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 15 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 15 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 15 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 15 completed

1… Nxc3 forks e2Q and d1R

Or 1… Nxc3 2. bxc3? Qb1#

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Exercise 16

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 16 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 16 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 16 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 16 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 16 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 16 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 16 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 16 completed

1. Nd6 followed by Nf7# is a forced checkmate

1. Nxf6? is stalemate

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Exercise 17

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 17 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 17 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 17 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 17 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 17 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 17 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 17 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 17 completed

1… Nb4 fork

Or 1… Nb4 2. Rb5 Qc1+ 3. Kg2 Nxa6

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Exercise 18

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 18 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 18 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 18 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 18 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 18 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 18 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 18 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 18 completed

1. Rxe5 wins the knight

Ie. 1. Rxe5 fxe5? 2. Ng6+ Kg8 3. Ne7+, followed by Nxc8

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Exercise 19

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 19 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 19 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 19 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 19 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 19 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 19 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 19 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 19 completed

1… Rxg4 takes advantage of the pinned Qh3 and defends the h4Q at the same time

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Exercise 20

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 20 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 20 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 20 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 20 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 20 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 20 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 20 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 20 completed

1. Nb5 threatens both Nd6# and Nc7+ fork

There is nothing black can do to prevent both threats

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Exercise 21

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 21 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 21 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 21 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 21 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 21 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 21 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

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Exercise 21 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 21 completed

1… Nxb3 wins material by removing the defender of d5N

Ie. 1… Nxb3 2. axb3 Qxd5

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Exercise 22

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 22 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 22 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 22 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 22 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 22 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 22 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 22 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 22 completed

1. Rxf8+ Kxf8 2. Bxc5+ followed by Bxb6

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Exercise 23

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 23 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 23 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 23 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 23 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 23 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 23 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 23 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 23 completed

1. Qxc6+ Rxc6 2. Rd8#

Or 1. Qxc6+ Kf8 2. Qxc8#

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Exercise 24

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 24 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 24 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 24 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 24 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 24 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 24 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 24 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 24 completed

1… Bf1+ 2. Kg1 Bc5+ 3. Qxc5 Rxc5 4. Kxf1

Black will have an extra knight in the endgame

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Exercise 25

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 25 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 25 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 25 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 25 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 25 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 25 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 25 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 25 completed

1. Nxg6+ hxg6 2. Rh3 pins the queen to the king and wins material in the process

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Exercise 26

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 26 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 26 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 26 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 26 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 26 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 26 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 26 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 26 completed

1. Re8+ followed by Rxe4 wins the bishop thanks to the threat a8(Q)

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Exercise 27

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 27 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 27 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 27 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 27 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 27 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 27 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 27 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 27 completed

1. Ra8+ Nb8 2. Rxb8+ Kxb8 3. Rxd7 wins material

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Exercise 28

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 28 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 28 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 28 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 28 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 28 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 28 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 28 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 28 completed

1. Rd8+ Kg7 2. Qxc3 Rxc3 3. Rxb8

Or 1. Rd8+ Rxd8 2. Rxd8+ Rxd8 3. Qxc3

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Exercise 29

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 29 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 29 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 29 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 29 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 29 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 29 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 29 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 29 completed

1. Qxg8+ Rxg8 2. Nf7#

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Exercise 30

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 30 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 30 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 30 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 30 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 30 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 30 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 30 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 30 completed

1. Rxh7+ Kxh7 2. Rh4#

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Exercise 31

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 31 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 31 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 31 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 31 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 31 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 31 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 31 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 31 completed

1… Bc6 pins the white queen and wins material

Ie. 1… Bc6 2. Bxd3 Bxg2+ 3. Kxg2 Qd5+, followed by Qxd3

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Exercise 32

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 32 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 32 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 32 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 32 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 32 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 32 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 32 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 32 completed

1. Nd4+ fork

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Exercise 33

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 33 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 33 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 33 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 33 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 33 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 33 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 33 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 33 completed

1… Qf5 forks b1R and f6B

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Exercise 34

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 34 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 34 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 34 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 34 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 34 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 34 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 34 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 34 completed

1… Qxg5+ 2. fxg5 Rg4+ 3. Kh1 Rxf1#

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Exercise 35

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 35 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 35 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 35 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 35 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 35 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 35 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 35 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 35 completed

1… Re8

White is forced to give up the queen, ie. 2. Qxe8 Nxe8 or else will be checkmated, ie. 2.
Qxd6 Re2+ 3. Kg1 Qg2#

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Exercise 36

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 36 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 36 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 36 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 36 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 36 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 36 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 36 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 36 completed

1… Rb3 takes advantage of the pinned c2-pawn and threatens Qxb2# and Rxb5

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Exercise 37

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 37 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 37 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 37 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 37 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 37 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 37 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 37 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 37 completed

1… Ne3+ followed by Qxc2

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Exercise 38

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 38 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 38 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 38 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 38 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 38 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 38 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 38 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 38 completed

1. Rxg7+ Kxg7 2.Ne6+ followed by Nxc5

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Exercise 39

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 39 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 39 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 39 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 39 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 39 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 39 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 39 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 39 completed

1… Bb3+ 2. Kxb3 Qa4#

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Exercise 40

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 40 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 40 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 40 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 40 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 40 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 40 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 40 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 40 completed

1… Qg1+ 2. Rxg1 Nf2#

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Exercise 41

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 41 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 41 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 41 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 41 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 41 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 41 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 41 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 41 completed

1… Qxf2+ 2. Kxf2 d2 followed by d1 (Q)

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Exercise 42

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Exercise 42 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 42 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 42 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 42 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 42 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 42 continued...

Visualize the move indicated by the arrow

Continue to the next diagram when you’re ready

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Exercise 42 continued...

Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for black.

Go to the next diagram to see the solution.

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Exercise 42 completed

1… Rh1+ followed by Nd4+, winning the white queen

Ie. 1… Rh1+ 2. Ke2 (or Kc2) Nd4+

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Exercise 43

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

When you’re ready, go to the next diagram.

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

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Exercise 43 completed

1. Qc4+ followed by Rxc8

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Exercise 44

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
position and find the best move for white.

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1. b4 attacks the defender of f5B

Ie. 1. b4 Qxb4 2. Bxf5

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Exercise 45

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
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1. Qxh5 wins the knight

Ie. 1. Qxh5 gxh5 2. Rg1+ Kh8 3.Bg7+ Kg8 4. Bf6#

Or 1. Qxh5 gxh5 2. Rg1+ Bg5 3. Bxg5 f6 4. Bxf6+ followed by Bxd8

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Exercise 46

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
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1… Bh3+ 2. Kxh3 Qf1#

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Exercise 47

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
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1… Qxd4 wins the knight

Ie. 1… Qxd4 2. Qxd4 Ne2+ followed by Nxd4

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Exercise 48

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
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Exercise 48 completed

1. Rxf7+ Kxf7 2. Qf6#

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Exercise 49

White to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
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1. Rxe6 wins the bishop

Ie. 1. Rxe6 fxe6 2. Qxe6+ followed by Qxc4

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Exercise 50

Black to move. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the position.

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Recall all the shown moves. Go back if you need to see them again. Visualize the final
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1… Rxe3 wins the bishop

Ie. 1… Rxe3 2. Qxc2 Nxc2

Note that the black c2N defends e3R after

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