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Chess, Gomoku & Janggi tactics lab

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Chess, Gomoku & Janggi tactics lab

This is more than a written guide. Play 36 one-move positions on real chess, Gomoku and Janggi boards, then see why a move works or fails.

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12 · mate in one

Chess checkmates

Find the final move with rooks, queens, bishops, knights and promotion.

Separate checkmate from stalemate and cover every escape square.

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12 · win, block and fork

Gomoku attack & defense

Finish four stones, stop an immediate loss and build two threats.

Find open and broken fours across rows, columns and diagonals.

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12 · chariot, cannon, horse, elephant, soldier

Janggi mate in one

Use palace lines and Korean chess movement to find a unique mate.

Practice cannon screens, blocked horse legs, elephant routes and palace diagonals.

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36 puzzles total

A useful way to study each position

  1. Read the board and find the win or the urgent defense.
  2. If stuck, reveal only the hint and try again.
  3. Use the explanation last to check piece paths and replies.

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