Level 1 · Stop giving things away · 400–800 · 8 min
See every mate in one
List every check, then ask if the king can run, block or capture.
The rule to take into your games
Every move, try each check: no run, block or capture means mate.
Part of Goat Pass: 3 steps on the board, 3 guided examples, then puzzles at your level, and the ones you miss come back until they stick. The first 3 lessons are free.
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