Learn · Tactical patterns

Quiet move

A move that isn’t a check, capture or threat, but sets up one that can’t be stopped.

Black to play · rated 1597

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

    Forcing moves fall short

    Every check and capture can be answered.

  2. 2

    Look for a calm move

    One that takes away a key escape or defence.

  3. 3

    Then check their reply

    A quiet move gives them a free move.

Train quiet moves

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

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