Spot the Change: chess visual memory

The board blinks, and a single move has been played. Work out what changed and tap it before the clock runs out.

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How it works

What it trains

Strong players notice small changes in a position instantly, such as a new attacker or a piece that left a defence. This drill trains that noticing with real positions.

Questions

Does this help in real games?

Spotting what your opponent's last move changed is the first step of every good decision, so yes: it is the habit this drill builds.

Are the positions from real games?

They are plausible game positions, so the pieces sit as they would in play.

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