The Superior Chess Academy puzzle newsletter delivers 5 fresh chess puzzles and one short mini-lesson every month, free. Each issue mixes puzzle types so every level gets something useful: a mate-in-one for beginners, tactical motifs like forks and pins for intermediate players, and a tougher combination for advanced solvers — plus a mini-lesson that explains one idea clearly with examples. The puzzles are new each month and chosen by our coaches, not recycled from the website's free puzzle trainer. Subscribing takes one message: send "Please add me to the monthly puzzle newsletter" on WhatsApp to +91 84015 33777, or email us using the link below. There is no fee, no spam, and you can leave anytime by sending "stop". If you would rather solve something right now, the daily puzzle page is free to use today.
What subscribers get each month
- 5 fresh puzzles — new every month, chosen by our coaches: a mate-in-one for beginners, forks and pins for intermediate players, and a challenging combination for advanced solvers.
- 1 mini-lesson — one idea explained clearly with examples, such as how the opposition works, how to spot a back-rank mate, or how to finish a won endgame. Short enough to read in a few minutes, useful enough to use in your next game.
- Solutions included — every puzzle comes with its solution and a one-line explanation, so you learn from the ones you miss.
How to subscribe
Subscribing takes one message. Tap the WhatsApp button and send "Please add me to the monthly puzzle newsletter" — we will add you and confirm. Prefer email? Use the email link instead with the same message.
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What a mini-lesson looks like
Each mini-lesson covers exactly one idea — for example, the opposition in king and pawn endings, or why a pinned piece is not really defending anything. It shows the idea in a simple position, walks through it in plain language, and ends with one puzzle where you use it yourself. Parents tell us the mini-lessons work well as a five-minute read with their child before bed; adult improvers use them as a warm-up before a tactics session.
Questions about the puzzle newsletter
Is the puzzle newsletter free?
Yes, completely free. You receive 5 fresh chess puzzles and one mini-lesson every month at no charge. Subscribe on WhatsApp at +91 84015 33777 or by email using the link above.
How often does the newsletter arrive?
Once a month. Between issues, the free puzzle trainer at superiorchessacademy.com/puzzles.html and the daily puzzle page are available anytime.
What level are the puzzles?
Every issue mixes levels: a mate-in-one for beginners, tactical motifs like forks and pins for intermediate players, and a tougher combination for advanced solvers. The mini-lesson suits all levels.
How do I unsubscribe?
Send the word "stop" on WhatsApp to +91 84015 33777 or reply "unsubscribe" to any newsletter email. Leaving takes one message — no fee, no notice period.
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