Level 2 — Example 1

This is an example from Level 2 that requires you to visualize a bit deeper.

Visualwize exercise diagram

Visualize the move shown, then continue.

Visualwize exercise diagram

Visualize the next move, then continue.

Visualwize exercise diagram

Visualize the next move, then continue.

Visualwize exercise diagram

Visualize the next move, then continue.

Visualwize exercise diagram

Pause here. Recall the moves, visualize the final position, then find the tactic. Go back if you need to see the moves again.

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This is the position you had to visualize. Did you find the tactic? Continue for the solution.

Visualwize exercise diagram

Bxd2+ overloads the black rook.

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Rxd2 recaptures the bishop but leaves the black queen undefended.

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Qxf8+

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Visualwize helps you train the skill of seeing future positions clearly in your mind.

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