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1 Clearance - 2

Explanation:

Here, in the below set of puzzles, we are going to solve Clearance tactics.

Example Puzzle: (White to Play)

Qe7 Re7 Rf8 wins the bishop

2 Practice Puzzles

Instructions:
Try to solve the puzzles without moving the pieces.
Write down your solutions before checking the solution at the bottom

Puzzle Set:

  • Puzzle 1: White to move and win

Qf8 Rf8 Re7 wins the bishop

Puzzle 2: Black to move and win

Bc4 bc4/Nc4/Kg1 Ra1 wins

  • Puzzle 3: Black to move and win

Qc6 Rc6 Rb1 wins the bishop

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3 Challenging Puzzle

Challenging puzzle : Black to move and win

🎯 Your Task:
Find the best continuation and write the full variation (not just the first move).

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🏆 Best solutions will be featured in the next newsletter

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Hi, Karthik and Kishore here —

  • Chess players with 20+ years of playing experience

  • FIDE Peak Rating: 2086 - Karthik, 1815 - Kishore

  • Focused on building strong fundamentals and thinking habits

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