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Tag: patterns
The Deflection, the Decoy, and the Fork

Three motifs that win games at every level. Understand the deflection, the decoy, and the fork, and you'll spot combinations your opponents never see.

100 Tactical Patterns to Master

The complete tactical toolkit: 100 patterns from basic forks to advanced zwischenzug themes, organised by category and difficulty.

Spotting Tactical Opportunities

Tactics don't appear from nowhere, they have preconditions. Learn to spot the setup and you'll find the tactic before your opponent does.

Every Checkmate Pattern You Need to Know

The complete checkmate pattern encyclopedia, every pattern from back-rank mate to smothered mate, with how to set them up and how to deliver them.

Every Tactical Motif in GM Games

Tactics in context: every major motif illustrated with real GM games, so you see how the patterns appear in actual play.

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