Free pieces is lesson 1 of 7 in Real-game tactics 1: Free pieces and first tactics, a tactics course suited to players rated around 600 (beginners). The simplest way to win: take what is not defended. Before every move, ask which enemy pieces are unprotected. It has 7 interactive exercises: 7 calculated lines from real positions. You play every move on a board and get feedback straight away. The lesson is free.
What you practise
White to move: win material. (4 positions)
Black to move: win material. (3 positions)
Worked examples
White to move: win material. 1.exf5. The bishop on f5 was not defended. You win the bishop on f5 and come out 3 points ahead.
Black to move: win material. 1...cxb6. The knight on b6 was not defended. You win the knight on b6 and come out 3 points ahead.
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