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Welcome to today’s Daily Chess Puzzle, freshly picked from the Lichess database.
Black is to move in a balanced-looking middlegame — but there’s a hidden tactic waiting to be found.
The board is full of tension, and one well-placed idea can shift the game dramatically.
Rated just under 1200, this is a perfect training moment for sharpening your calculation.
Themes include quick initiative and the potential for surprising simplifications.
Can you find the best continuation without rushing to the obvious?
The solution is under the diagram — scroll through only when you’re ready.
Don’t worry about notation — the board will walk you through step-by-step.
🧠 Take your time, think like a tactician, and enjoy the challenge!
