Defensive move Puzzles: Free Interactive Chess Puzzles

250 free chess puzzles on "Defensive move", rated from 762 to 2767. The coach explains every mistake, and the puzzles adapt to your level.

Defensive move: Your opponent has a threat. Find the only defense.

Good defense means seeing the threat first, then parrying it with the most useful move.

Always ask: what does my opponent want to do on the next move?

How to train this theme

Solve 5 puzzles a day, and take your time before every move.
Look for checks, captures and threats first.
Every puzzle you miss comes back in your review queue until you master it.

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