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Attraction Puzzles

5,800+ free attraction puzzles in the library

Luring an enemy piece to a worse square, often by sacrifice.

Every puzzle below comes from a real game where this exact idea decided the outcome. Solve them right here in your browser — hints and full solutions included, no account needed.

Why it works

The attracted piece ends up on a square where it can be captured or exploited.

What to look for

Look for sacrifices that force the opponent to a vulnerable square.

See the pattern

Chess diagram: White's queen on h3 prepares a sacrifice on h8 to drag the black king onto a knight-fork square
White to move. 1.Qh8+! Kxh8 lures the king onto the fork: 2.Nxf7+ picks up the king and the d8-queen.

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Attraction puzzles: frequently asked questions

What are Attraction puzzles?

Luring an enemy piece to a worse square, often by sacrifice. Every puzzle on this page is a position from a real game where exactly this idea decides the outcome.

Why does this pattern work?

The attracted piece ends up on a square where it can be captured or exploited.

What should I look for in Attraction puzzles?

Look for sacrifices that force the opponent to a vulnerable square.

Are these Attraction puzzles free?

Yes — the trainer on this page pulls from 5,800+ attraction positions in the Blunders library and is free to use in your browser, no account or download required. A free account adds progress tracking and puzzles built from your own games.

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