Chess Puzzles — Daily Tactical Training
Sharpen your chess skills with thousands of tactical puzzles sourced from real games. From beginner forks and pins to advanced combinations — there is a challenge for every level. New puzzles available every day, completely free.
Why Solve Chess Puzzles?
Chess puzzles are one of the fastest ways to improve your game. Each puzzle presents a position from a real game where one side has a winning move or combination. By solving puzzles regularly, you develop pattern recognition, calculation depth, and tactical awareness that directly translate to better results in your games.
Puzzles for Every Skill Level
Whether you are a beginner learning basic tactics like forks, pins, and skewers, or an advanced player working on complex multi-move combinations, Democratic Chess has puzzles suited to your level. The difficulty adjusts as you improve, keeping you challenged without being overwhelmed.
Track Your Puzzle Rating
Your puzzle performance is tracked with a separate rating system. Watch your puzzle rating climb as you solve more challenging positions. Compare your progress over time and identify areas where your tactical skills are strongest or need improvement.
Puzzle Categories
- Checkmate patterns — deliver mate in 1, 2, or 3 moves
- Tactical motifs — forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks
- Endgame puzzles — convert winning positions accurately
- Defensive puzzles — find the only move that saves the game
- Calculation challenges — multi-move combinations requiring deep analysis
Free Daily Chess Puzzles
New puzzles are added regularly so you never run out of challenges. Solve puzzles on desktop or mobile, anytime, anywhere. No account required to start — just pick a puzzle and find the best move.