Forcing Moves: a theory course

Look for checks, captures and direct threats, then compare the opponent’s strongest replies.

6 lessons, each followed by its own puzzle drill, then 10 themed puzzle packs.

• The Three Forcing Moves — Scan checks, captures and threats before choosing a move.
• The Check That Wins — Calculate every reply to the checking move.
• The Forcing Capture — Capture a defender when it exposes an important target.
• Create a Threat That Needs an Answer — Create a threat the opponent must address.
• Follow One Threat with Another — Calculate a sequence of forcing moves.
• The Scan, Then the Quiet Move — Choose a useful quiet move when forcing moves do not help.