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Defensive Move puzzles

Not every strong move attacks. Defensive puzzles ask for the only reply that keeps the position together — parry the mate threat, neutralize the attacker, or give back material at the exact moment it is needed.

120 puzzles available · average rating 2075 · range 874–2583.

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#lqm0s rating 1977

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#DX4Ol rating 1856

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#dGnAz rating 1641

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#0HpkB rating 1740

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#GnTTm rating 1977

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#LCzKu rating 1506

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#2zFkw rating 2279

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#g5kSl rating 1315

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#SiDjp rating 2177

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#ocVEM rating 2036

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#Zg1GF rating 2155

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#vqIXA rating 2468

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