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How are the next puzzles chosen for me when I am training?
How are the next puzzles chosen for me when I am training?

Discover how your rating influences the puzzles you receive on Chess.com and learn how to select specific themes to practice.

Updated over 3 months ago

By default, the next puzzle for you is chosen randomly from within a pool of puzzles that are within a rating range close to yours. As you move up or down in rating your available pool of puzzles changes.

However, if you want to concentrate on a specific kind of puzzle, you can go into 'Custom' (unrated puzzles) and select what themes you want to focus on:

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Then check the box of any theme you want to practice. You can choose one, or as many as you like at once!

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