Hi guys. I love doing tactics, and I've done almost 10,000. And I really wish they were less frustrating. Here is what I propose:
1. Limit puzzles to only include those with an equal position before the computer's first move (which would be the mistake). Maybe something like (-2 to +2)
2. Limit puzzles to only include those that have only one or two ways to win, and all other moves lose or draw.
I think this would solve having unnecessary positions where almost all moves win, regardless of how fast it is.
So, instead of a position like this:
lichess.org/training/23815
where, sure it is mate in 2, but any other move also wins.
Instead, this position would be better:
lichess.org/analysis/2R5/pQ5p/p7/5p1k/3b1n2/8/5r2/6K1_b_-_-
where not finding the right move would cost you the win.
I think a tactic should be a one time opportunity that you either take, or lose.
1. Limit puzzles to only include those with an equal position before the computer's first move (which would be the mistake). Maybe something like (-2 to +2)
2. Limit puzzles to only include those that have only one or two ways to win, and all other moves lose or draw.
I think this would solve having unnecessary positions where almost all moves win, regardless of how fast it is.
So, instead of a position like this:
lichess.org/training/23815
where, sure it is mate in 2, but any other move also wins.
Instead, this position would be better:
lichess.org/analysis/2R5/pQ5p/p7/5p1k/3b1n2/8/5r2/6K1_b_-_-
where not finding the right move would cost you the win.
I think a tactic should be a one time opportunity that you either take, or lose.