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Short puzzles
Two moves to win — the everyday combination.
What is the short puzzles?
A short puzzle takes two moves to win: a forcing first move, the opponent's reply, and the move that collects. It is the most common shape of real combinations.
Why the short puzzles matters
Two-move tactics are where most practical games are decided, so they are the sweet spot for everyday training. They build both recognition and a little calculation, without the time cost of long studies.
How to use it to win
Find the forcing first move, picture the most likely defence, and confirm the follow-up wins. If the first try fails to a clever defence, look for a different forcing move rather than forcing the line.
Try an example puzzle
A real short puzzles puzzle from the app. Black to move — find the idea, then reveal the line.
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d a 8 Show solution
1. ... Re1+ 2. Rxe1 Qxd4+
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