Tactics  ·  Lesson 67 of 92

Check Every Check

A famous tactical habit: on every move, examine all…

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  1. Pawn moves
  2. Checks, captures, and threats
  3. Rook lifts
  4. Castling options
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Checks, captures, and threats

"Checks, captures, threats" — the forcing moves. Tactics hide there. Scan them first, every move, both sides.

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