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SE!ZE

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One move at a time.

Learn the fundamentals, spot a threat, and find your way to a win. Small board exercises let you try each idea for yourself.

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Find your feetKnow the board and move your pieces.0/4 lessons complete
  1. Meet the boardFind coordinates, empty squares and the centre.3 exercises
  2. Move a guardStep one square in any direction.3 exercises
  3. Move an original bossMove two squares without jumping.3 exercises
  4. Choose a legal destinationAvoid occupied squares and missing corners.3 exercises
Learn to captureClose a sandwich and recognize a pin.0/5 lessons complete
  1. Close a sandwichCapture with two friendly pieces and no gaps.3 exercises
  2. Read diagonal capturesSpot unbroken lines in all eight directions.3 exercises
  3. Enter a gapUnderstand why entering a sandwich does not capture you.3 exercises
  4. Take two at onceClose multiple capture lines with one move.3 exercises
  5. Pin a guardSurround every playable neighbor, even against caps.3 exercises
Make the most of capsUse each movement pattern without mixing them.0/4 lessons complete
  1. Use the plus capAcquire and use horizontal and vertical slides.3 exercises
  2. Use the × capAcquire and use diagonal slides.3 exercises
  3. Boss movement, still a guardDistinguish the hollow diamond from the original boss.3 exercises
  4. Replace a capChange movement on landing; never combine caps.3 exercises
Read the boardLook for captures, threats and safe squares.0/4 lessons complete
  1. Scan for capturesFind a capture without a highlighted answer.3 exercises
  2. Read the opponent's threatImagine Red's next sandwich before moving.3 exercises
  3. Check the landing squareCompare destinations against every immediate reply.3 exercises
  4. Choose with a purposeCompare a capture, a defense and a direct win.3 exercises
Finish and defendSpot all three wins before your opponent does.0/4 lessons complete
  1. Hold the centreOccupy all four centre squares at once.3 exercises
  2. Capture both original bossesWin even when boss-capped guards survive.3 exercises
  3. Reduce the forceWin by leaving the opponent two pieces or fewer.3 exercises
  4. Stop an immediate winFind defensive moves before it is too late.3 exercises
Put it togetherBuild a plan, then play an untimed practice game.0/3 lessons complete
  1. Make your first decisionsDevelop a guard, open a path and recognize a capture.3 exercises
  2. Work through three decisionsSwitch between defense, capture and winning.3 exercises
  3. Play a coached first gamePlay an untimed game with reminders and optional hints.Untimed game

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