Chess: 900 to 1800

Kill the counterplay first

Before cashing in, take away your opponent's last chance — usually a back-rank or king attack.

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Three steps: an explanation, a demonstration, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1300.

Kill the counterplay first The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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