Pattern Library
A structured catalog of recurring tactical and strategic motifs. We deconstruct these patterns to understand how they are stored and retrieved by the chess mind.
Anastasia's Mate
A checkmate pattern involving a knight and rook. The knight controls the escape squares while the rook delivers mate on the open file.
Analyze Structure →Isolated Queen's Pawn (IQP)
A dynamic structural imbalance. The side with the IQP has space and piece activity, but a long-term static weakness if the position simplifies.
Analyze Structure →The Greek Gift
A classic sacrifice (Bxh7+) to expose the enemy king. Success depends on the ability to bring a knight and queen into the attack quickly.
Analyze Structure →Lucena Position
The fundamental winning method in rook and pawn endings. Building a "bridge" with the rook to shelter the king from checks.
Analyze Structure →Submit a Pattern
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