How to solve chess tactics puzzles quickly

MA maria75 CO 🔍 Enthusiast 👁 29 ⚑ Report Chess

I'm using Lichess to train with puzzles but it takes me a ton of time to solve each one. I see that other users have much faster response times. Is there some technique or strategy to improve my speed without sacrificing accuracy?

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Not so much that there's a magic trick, but the key is that the more you solve, the faster you recognize patterns without needing to calculate every variation. What really works is solving lots of puzzles consistently and letting your brain automate common tactical ideas (forks, pins, skewers, etc.). After a while, you look at the board and you just *know* where the blow is without overthinking it. Try not to get hung up on time at first; speed comes on its own once accuracy is solid.

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