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Free Piece Chess Puzzle: Win the Loose Piece Daily
Your opponents leave pieces hanging too. Free trains you to notice: it’s your move, and there’s exactly one of their pieces you can win.
Play today’s FreeHow to play Free
- You see a position from a real game. It’s your move.
- Tap the opponent’s piece you can win. There’s exactly one.
- Look for a piece with no defender, one you can take with something cheaper, or one you attack more times than it’s defended.
- After each answer you see why, with the attackers and defenders drawn on the board.
- There are three positions, from easy to hard. Most right wins; ties go to the faster time.
Tips
- Look at every capture you have, not just the obvious one. Captures are the moves you should check first in any game.
- Pieces at the edge of the board and ones that have just moved are often left undefended.
- A piece that is defended can still be free if you can take it with a pawn or a minor piece.
- Beware decoys: a piece that looks loose may be defended from across the board, or the defender may be pinned and unable to recapture.
Questions
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Yes, it’s free, and you can play today’s puzzles as a guest straight away. Signing in (also free) saves your scores, puts you on the leaderboards and unlocks unlimited practice.
Is it the same puzzle for everyone, and when is there a new one?
Everyone gets the same positions each day, so you can compare scores with friends. New puzzles arrive at midnight your time.
How is it scored?
One point for each position where you find the piece. Players with the same score are ranked by time.
Is there practice?
Yes. Signed-in players can play unlimited Free games, with an explanation after each one.
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