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0 day streak. Complete a line without hints or mistakes for today’s goal.

One line. Every day.

Sacrifice with a purpose.

15 core lessons. Explore 5 optional lessons — not required for the test.

  1. Main line: break open the centerNext line
  2. King retreat: the queen-block mating patternLocked
  3. King retreat: the bishop-block mating patternLocked
  4. Castling: exploit the open e-fileLocked
  5. Main line: meet ...e4Locked
  6. Main line: the immediate d4 breakLocked
  7. Avoidance: the Fritz central counterattackLocked
  8. King retreat: simplify after ...Ke7Locked
  9. King retreat: recover material after ...Ke8Locked
  10. The ...Nd4 counterattack: answer the queen threatLocked
  11. The ...Ne7 defense: open lines with d4Locked
  12. Avoidance: the main ...Na5 defenseLocked
  13. Castling: respect ...Qf6Locked
  14. Avoidance: meet the Traxler with Bxf7+Locked