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Every day we publish one hand-picked chess puzzle — a real position where there's a single best move to find. Study the board, work out the winning idea (a tactic like a fork, pin, skewer, or a forced mate), then play your move directly on the board. You'll instantly see if you're right, how long it took you, and where you rank on today's leaderboard.
It's completely free and needs no sign-up. A new puzzle appears every day, so come back to keep your solving streak alive and climb the all-time Hall of Fame. Add your email to claim your spot and get tomorrow's puzzle.
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