How I Find Chess Tactics Easily [GM Secrets Revealed]

Strong chess players are able to recognize patterns and spot tactical opportunities instantly, as Garry Kasparov once said.

I completely agree—much of playing chess comes down to pattern recognition since it’s impossible to memorize the virtually limitless number of opening variations.

In this video lesson, I’ll show you the top 3 essential chess tactical patterns that every player should know! These are the most common tactics that frequently occur in real, practical games—unlike some of the more complex and rare tactics like the windmill or discovered checks. That’s why it’s crucial to master these fundamental tactical patterns above all.

At the end of the video, I’ll reveal the secret behind how chess grandmasters, including myself, quickly and easily recognize patterns and spot tactics. I’ll demonstrate this system by taking on a tactical puzzle challenge (puzzle rush) for a minute—so you can see me, a grandmaster, in action, solving tactics live!