Level 2

Basic Tactical Motifs

Winning material, double attack, pin and discovered attack.

This workbook introduces core tactical motifs. Children now apply their knowledge of the rules to planned exercises, win material and learn to combine attacks with different pieces. Level 2 is clearly more demanding and builds on a secure command of the rules.

Contents and learning goals

• Winning material
• Double attack with queen, rook, bishop, knight and pawn
• Pins with queen, rook and bishop
• Discovered moves and discovered attacks
• Interim tests after the learning sections

Short, clearly defined learning sections; exercises that build on one another; targeted repetition; tests to consolidate.