Maneuver to the Perfect Square: a middlegame course

Choose a useful square for your piece, then plan a safe route and identify the threat it creates.

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

• Find the Perfect Square — Find a square that gives the piece a concrete job.
• Plot the Route — Look for forcing moves that improve the route.
• Manoeuvre Without Weakening — Check who controls each square along the route.
• The Knight Tour — Count the knight moves and account for opposing threats.
• Strike from the Perfect Square — Use the attacks available from the improved square.