The side to move would rather pass: every legal move makes their position worse.
Work it out first, then step through the answer.
It mostly happens in endgames, when each side has only a handful of moves.
When none are left, the next move has to hurt.
Often with a quiet king or pawn move.
Pick the pattern in Puzzles. The board freezes, so you see the whole line first.
60 of every 100 lost games are a missed tactic.Free to start, no card needed.
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