← Calculation & Thinking

Checks, captures, threats

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
a1
b
c
d
e
f
g
h

Step 1 / 2

Habit first, calculation second: on every move, check the forcing options before anything quiet. Here a simple check rips things open — Qh5+ forks the king and picks up material next. Scan forcing moves first.

Steps