Learn · Tactical patterns

Hanging piece

A piece left undefended, or not defended enough, that can simply be taken.

Black to play · rated 1605

Find the move

Work it out first, then step through the answer.

Your move
Move 1 of 3
Move 2 of 3
Move 3 of 3
Explanations written by Peek AI

How to spot it

  1. 1

    After every move, scan

    Which of their pieces are undefended?

  2. 2

    Count attackers and defenders

    More attackers wins the piece.

  3. 3

    Check your own too

    The same scan stops you blundering.

Train hanging pieces

Pick the pattern in Puzzles. The board freezes, so you see the whole line first.

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