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Steps 2 Workbook

Tactical exercises organized in the same learning sequence as the workbook.

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  1. 1

    Pages 3–4

    Step 1 Review

    Review activity of the pieces with mixed exercises from Step 1.

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  2. 2

    Pages 6–14

    Double Attack: Queen

    Place or move the queen to create a double attack.

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    Pages 15–19

    The Pin

    Recognize pins and find moves that set them up.

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    Pages 20–24

    Eliminating the Defence

    Win material by capturing, chasing away, or luring away a defender.

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    Pages 25–26

    Opening Principles

    Practice the three golden opening rules.

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    Pages 27–30

    Mixed Review I

    Identify the right idea without being told which tactic to use.

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    Page 31

    Composing Mate

    Compose checkmate positions by placing the requested pieces.

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    Pages 32–35

    Mate in Two

    Compose and calculate checkmate in two moves.

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    Pages 36–37

    Double Attack: Knight

    Find knight moves that attack two targets at once.

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    Page 38

    Mate in 2 (Rook)

    Find the rook and king moves that force checkmate in two moves.

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    Pages 39–40

    Mixed Review II

    A second set of mixed tactical exercises.

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    Pages 41–43

    Double Attack: Other Pieces

    Use rooks, bishops, pawns, kings, and cooperating pieces.

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    Pages 44–48

    Discovered Attack

    Open a line for one piece while the moving piece creates another threat.

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    Pages 50–51

    Defending Against Mate

    Recognize mating threats and choose an effective defence.

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    Pages 52–56

    Notation and Final Review

    Practice short notation and finish with mixed review exercises.

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