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joshnishikawa

The puzzles I'm submitting are for absolute beginners still learning how the pieces move. You're not meant to look for the best move but for the specific type of move or position given.

In this example, 'fork' your opponent using a Knight.

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Fork using a Bishop

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Fork using a Rook

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Fork using a Queen (4th attempt)

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Fork using a Pawn

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Fork using a King

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joshnishikawa

Trap using a Knight

16characterslong

that bishop pair tho

Robert_New_Alekhine
EarlPurple wrote:

I don't get these puzzles you just get forked back

He is just showing how to do it using examples for both sides.

joshnishikawa
EarlPurple wrote:

I don't get these puzzles you just get forked back

Sorry. I added the following description to the original post.

"The puzzles I'm submitting are for absolute beginners still learning how the pieces move. You're not meant to look for the best move but for the specific type of move or position given."

I also try to include a counter-move of the same type that the player may not have noticed.

joshnishikawa

Trap using a Bishop

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Trap using a Rook

chessbased

 ^^ nope learning traps and opening traps are best way to start for a beginner.

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Skewer using a Bishop

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Pin using a Bishop

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Pins and Forks

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Skewer using a Rook