Daily Chess Puzzles & Tactics Trainer (Free Lichess Database)
Sharpen your tactical calculation with real-world puzzle positions fetched directly from the open-source Lichess database.
Sharpen your tactical vision with free daily chess puzzles powered by Lichess. Solve forks, pins, skewers, back-rank mates, and calculate tactics.
Key Features
- Over 100,000+ curated tactical positions from master-level games
- 4 difficulty tiers: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Master Grandmaster
- Interactive hint system and solution reveal with Stockfish analysis
- Daily puzzle tracking with streak count and accuracy rating
Rules & Strategy Guide
Solving tactical puzzles daily is proven by chess trainers to be the fastest way to gain 200+ rating points.
- Each puzzle has exactly one winning sequence of moves.
- Incorrect moves immediately alert you to recalculate without penalty.
- You can request a hint showing which piece to move or reveal the complete solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the chess puzzles come from?
Our tactics trainer sources curated puzzle positions from the open-source Lichess tactical database, featuring verified single-solution combinations played in real competitive games.
How do tactics puzzles help improve your chess game?
Tactics account for over 80% of decisive chess games. Practicing tactical motifs develops pattern recognition so you spot tactical opportunities instinctively in your own matches.
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