Hanging piece puzzles
A hanging piece is undefended, or defended fewer times than it is attacked. These puzzles are about noticing it and taking it safely.
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Black to move. Find the best move.
Black is better in 2 moves. Puzzle rating 1239.
How to spot it
Before each move, scan for pieces with no defender, both yours and theirs. Loose pieces are what most simple tactics hit.
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