Spot the tacticNow without being told which one. Recognising the pattern is the skill — the rest follows.

Two positions, and this time nobody tells you which tactic it is. Look carefully: Black has a knight on c6 and a bishop on e6. Find the move that attacks both at once.

Second position. The black king is on d7 and the black rook on d8. Find the move that wins material.

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