Rating 600–1199 · 13500 puzzles
Foundation level — for new players and casual solvers
One- and two-move tactics where the winning idea sits close to the surface. Ideal for building board vision and confidence.
How to train at this level
Solve slowly and say the full line out loud before moving. Accuracy matters far more than speed at this stage; a steady 90% success rate is worth more than racing through twice as many puzzles.
foundationRating 600
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foundationRating 600
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foundationRating 600
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foundationRating 600
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foundationRating 600
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foundationRating 600
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foundationRating 600
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foundationRating 600
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foundationRating 600
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foundationRating 601
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foundationRating 601
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foundationRating 601
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foundationRating 601
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foundationRating 601
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foundationRating 601
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