The Tactics Ladder

Learn tactics step by step. The same 10 books as the paperback series — based on the highest user-rated puzzles from the Lichess puzzle database, organised into fixed difficulty ladder steps. Take one step at a time up the rating ladder.

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Beginner I

Book 1

Beginner I

Class H

Basic tactics and checkmate patterns

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Beginner II

Book 2

Beginner II

Class G

Simple patterns and checkmates

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Beginner III

Book 3

Beginner III

Class F

Basic tactical patterns

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Intermediate I

Book 4

Intermediate I

Class E

Intermediate tactical patterns

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Intermediate II

Book 5

Intermediate II

Class D

Intermediate tactical themes

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Intermediate III

Book 6

Intermediate III

Class C

Longer Intermediate combinations

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Advanced I

Book 7

Advanced I

Class B

Advanced tactical patterns

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Advanced II

Book 8

Advanced II

Class A

Advanced tactical themes

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Expert

Book 9

Expert

Expert

Expert tactical challenges

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Master

Book 10

Master

National Master

Master-level combinations

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