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Cats vs Dogs Chess: 3d chess with cats and dogs
Cats vs Dogs Chess has a new mate puzzle every day, plus full games against five computer levels.
Play Cats vs Dogs ChessNew to chess? Start with how the pieces move and the rules.
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Where do the puzzles come from?
From the Lichess puzzle database, which is free to use under the CC0 license. Each puzzle is from a real game and was solved and rated by thousands of players.
How do I solve a chess puzzle?
Look at the side to move and ask what forces the game: checks, captures and threats. Try each forcing move and follow the replies. In a mate-in-2 puzzle you find a first move that leaves Black no defense to mate next move.
What are the levels?
Beginner puzzles are rated under 1250, intermediate 1250 to 1749 and advanced 1750 and up.
Is there a daily chess puzzle?
Yes. Cats vs Dogs Chess has a new mate puzzle every day, played with 3D cats and dogs.