Hanging Piece Chess Puzzles
An undefended piece that can be captured for free. Spotting and avoiding hanging pieces is fundamental to chess.
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About Hanging Piece
A hanging piece is any undefended piece that can be captured without any compensation. Learning to spot hanging pieces — both your own and your opponent's — is one of the first tactical skills to develop. Even grandmasters occasionally overlook hanging pieces, making this pattern relevant at every level of play. Check for hanging pieces after every move.
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.