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99 problems and a mate in 1.

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Jeff’s Picks Right Now

The five I’d put in front of a class today, in order.

Jeff’s No. 1
Panda Search

The best way to train coordinates, full stop — the best coordinate trainer Jeffrey Ashton has ever seen. I’m proud of this one.

Panda Search mid-round: two chess terms found on the coordinate grid, combo x2.
Very popular
Wheel of Ashton

Wheel of Fortune with chess puzzles. Very popular — it gets asked for by name, and a full room can play it at once.

Wheel of Ashton mid-round: the wheel spun to $700 and letters revealed on the puzzle board.
Daily run
99 Problems and a Mate in 1

Ninety-nine forced mates a day, and the run closes on a mate in 1. Referee grading, so every legal mate counts — underpromotions included.

99 Problems mid-run: a mate-in-1 position on the gold board, two problems solved.
Arcade
Good Knight Panda

A knight, a clock and something chasing you. Teaches the knight’s move by making you use it under pressure.

Good Knight Panda at level 5: the knight next to a coin with an enemy closing in.
Trainer
Guess The Move

Find the move, one ply at a time, with a shot clock and a class roster. The Reinfeld 1001 collection is baked in.

Guess The Move mid-combination: Qxf7+ played and answered, mate in 4 in progress.

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