Pin Puzzles: Free Interactive Chess Puzzles

231 free chess puzzles on "Pin", rated from 658 to 2795. The coach explains every mistake, and the puzzles adapt to your level.

Pin: A piece is pinned. Can you take advantage of it?

A pinned piece can't move without exposing a more valuable piece (or the king) behind it.

When an enemy piece stands between your bishop/rook/queen and their king or queen, attack the pinned piece again.

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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