Chess Lesson # 63: Training Chess Tactics

[@NMRobertRamirez]

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[@garyshow2005]

At 3:20, the continuation isn't shown and it's pretty nice in one line. Say White blocks with Be2. Then not Qxc1+?, allowing Kf2, but Rxc1#! This is both a pin (on the bishop) and an obstruction (the bishop blocks the White queen from interposing on d1). Of course, if ... Qe3+, Kd1, then Qxc1#, and if Qe2, then again Rxc1#.

[@KnightToD5]

I had 23, reaching around 1300. Puzzle Rush is quite fun!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hey guys! One of our Chess enthusiasts shared a website where you can do unlimited puzzle rush for free. Here is the link. Thank you, Kevin! chesscup.org

[@manuelfuentes4509]

Just did 3: 1) 20 2) 23 3) 29 which was my all time best just now... It helps me calculating faster and reduce my errors.

[@Treetopper911]

Great videos. Loving the course. I try and do a video every day

[@accountaccount3840]

Thank you so much for these videos. Can't thank you enough 🤧🤧🤧❤️❤️❤️

[@baryaakov555]

5:20 wasn't Queen to B8 mate in one?

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

0:15 eveeyday u get 2 to 3 puzzle right?

[@psychojustin3064]

Easy to find . . .... Still 3 was tough ....👏👏👍

[@stevechoatie249]

Good tips, Thanks!

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

Threatening several pieces at the time I did that.

[@gimelnus]

28 for me. I get stressed with time controls. Not sure why I continue to do it, lol.

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! You have to keep doing it. Just keep it consistent 💪😎

[@HimanshuKumar-rz4mx]

Love your video but can't do puzzles as it requires subscription

[@tarekfakhoury2401]

Sir plz I wanna ask u. What’s the benefit of puzzles 🤔 Isn’t watching endgames videos or playing games better ?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

That is important too, but Chess is mostly tactics and puzzles are a very effective way to train our tactical skills. For example, if you do lots of puzzles where you are supposed to find forks. Then, when you play a game, your brain will easily detect any forks and you will also be able to fabricate them.

[@tarekfakhoury2401]

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[@johnbagofdoughnuts9610]

Maybe I'm missing something obvious but if you make a wrong move how do you find out the correct move with puzzle rush?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Good question. When you miss one, they put an X instead of a checkmark. Click on that X and it will take you to the correct answer 👍

[@thechessimist]

WOwowOWOWoWoWOoO, you have a lot of subbs, BTW it's me, TheChessimist

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Thanks for the visit!

[@thechessimist]

@@NMRobertRamirez I got chuu mahn

[@itachi_terabapp]

How to apply this process during game because this is the main problem ....

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! you will learn that as you continue through the course 👍💪

[@kevsteramp2065]

Where can. i practice puzzles except chess.com?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Hello! You can do unlimited puzzles for free on www.lichess.org

[@kevsteramp2065]

@@NMRobertRamirez Thanks! Love your videos man! The Philidor and Lucena was very easy to understand, also the two bishop checkmate!

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@kevsteramp2065 that's great to hear! Thanks a lot for your feedback. It means a lot 👍Let me know if you ever have any other questions.

[@kevsteramp2065]

Sadly lichess doesnt have any puzzle rush. Do you have any suggestion where i can play puzzle rush unlimited for free?

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@kevsteramp2065 unfortunately not. If you find anything, please share with the rest of us.

[@stephencindrich6787]

Best score = 25!

[@karanarora1468]

👍

[@rainerausdemspring894]

The difficulty is definitely *not* increasing.

[@anmolbhardwaj5]

I was disappointed as I was able to do only 10 in 3 minutes. I will keep going ;)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

Don't worry about it! In no time, you will be doing 15 and then 20 and so on 👍 Just keep it consistent.

[@anmolbhardwaj5]

@@NMRobertRamirez how do I improve my middle game tactics? Mostly avoiding blunders as today I lost a winning game.😂

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@anmolbhardwaj5 honestly, it is all about being in shape. Keep training tactics and playing games consistently. Soon, you will see your blunders decrease drastically 👍 When I am out of shape, I blunder like a beginner until I brush up.

[@anmolbhardwaj5]

@@NMRobertRamirez I was able to do 16 once on chesscup(average score is 13)

[@NMRobertRamirez]

@@anmolbhardwaj5 you already tasted 16. You will hit it again soon and then move on to the next target.

[@mpicos100]

wow, 217 your best one? mine is just 26 :D

[@NMRobertRamirez]

lol nah you must be looking at my regular rating 😜