Thematic chess puzzles

Choose a chess skill you want to improve

Practice short checkmates, tactical patterns, deeper calculation, or a daily routine. Each collection explains the theme and leads to puzzles you can solve online.

Checkmate patterns Tactical motifs Every level Free online
Catalog

Choose a training direction

Start with a tactical motif, a suitable difficulty level, or the way you prefer to practice.

4 groups · 19 themes

Checkmate by number of moves

Work from immediate mates to longer forced lines that require precise calculation.

Tactical motifs

Practice recurring ideas that win material, create threats, or decide the game.

Level and audience

Choose puzzles with a suitable amount of calculation and a clear level of difficulty.

Training format

Solve in your browser, practice for free, build a daily habit, or check your answer.

How to choose

Start with a theme that matches your goal

New players can begin with easy puzzles or the beginner collection. Choose forks, pins, or sacrifices to work on one tactical motif. Experienced players can move to hard positions and longer mating lines.

  1. 01Choose a skill
  2. 02Set the difficulty
  3. 03Practice regularly