Modes · Thinking

Critical positions

Is there a tactic, or nothing?

A critical-positions round asking “Is there a tactic here?” with Yes and NoA critical-positions round asking “Is there a tactic here?” with Yes and No
Yes or noOne question
5, 10 or 20Positions a round
About half calmNot every one has a tactic

How it works

  1. 1

    Look at the position

    Some have a tactic waiting. Some don’t.

  2. 2

    Answer yes or no

    Is there a tactic here?

  3. 3

    See the answer

    The move is shown either way.

What it trains

In a game nobody tells you there is a tactic. Most moves, there isn’t.

Knowing when to stop and calculate is step 1 of the calculation process.

Questions

Where are the positions from?

Puzzles near your rating, plus calm positions from games.

Is it rated?

No. You get a score and your accuracy.

How does it fit with the rest?

It is step 1 of the Calculation process.

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