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Absolutely the Best Chess Puzzle Platform
Review: ChessPuzzle.net
When I was listening to episode 57 of Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement, the guest recommended solving many puzzles with a similar focus to build pattern-recognition. I’m a low-rated player so most puzzles are too difficult for me, because I’ve no idea what I’m supposed to look for. I found a treasure in ChessPuzzle.net created by Martin Bennedik.
It’s a website, not a mobile app but I have no trouble with it on my tablet despite my vision impairment. He provides clear explanations in his blog posts which often include videos.
When you register, you see the “Thank you for registering” page. When you click the “Start Playing” button, the homepage appears. Below the video that explains the modes of play, there is a daily puzzle and a link to the other parts of the site.
Filter mode
The Filter mode allows you to select very specific types of puzzles. Start by choosing a level of difficulty. The two…