How do you get good at puzzles?

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AvroVanquish

I have seen a great progress in my puzzle rating just by spending more time in a puzzle. Like if I don't get the solution I try not to look the solution immediately rather try to work out the position a little bit more this thing is hard to implement but you'll improve eventually. 

And work daily on your tactics. Consistency is most important. There is no easy way out. 

Hope this helps.

 

elyolson
I find there are lots of YouTube videos by GMs and IMs that help you recognize patterns that helped me
barbashka

same

barbashka

yeHa

what is ur puizzzle rating

 

ItzMinnieCheckmates
I think it’s important to find candidate moves first, then calculate each one. I reached puzzles 1900 yesterday so I think it should help you ^^
menato5507

your going to have to think it throw and find the way you will get it wean you do what i sead 

FangBo
zikalify wrote:

I've tried a few on here and an offline app on my phone and I'm simply awful at them. How do you get better, is it just trial and error or is there a better way?

By practising them regularly. Start off with easy ones, and take your time.

jeftakels

first study midgame / endgame tactics, it gets easier once you study those