Capturing the Defender Chess Puzzles
Remove the piece that defends a key square or piece, causing the defensive structure to collapse.
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About Capturing the Defender
Capturing the defender is a tactical theme where a key defensive piece is removed from the board, leaving another piece or square unprotected. Once the defender is captured or deflected, the formerly protected target becomes vulnerable. Identifying overloaded defenders and pieces with multiple defensive responsibilities is the key to exploiting this tactical motif.
How to use these puzzles
Study the position carefully before moving any pieces. Try to find the best move on your own, then click on the piece you want to move and select the target square. Use the Hint button if you get stuck. After solving the puzzle, use the Next Puzzlebutton in the Current Turn card to practice another position from this theme.