Books that move.
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Every diagram is a live board. Solve the position, then read what the author would have done — chapter by chapter.
From the library · 8by8verse Chess Practice — Under 1000
White to play
Explain · what the move does
Tap a line to light it up on the board.
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Beginner to master · English, Hindi, more coming
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Tick each chapter as you go — picks up where you left off
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First chapter of every book on us
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8 books · solve in order, or pick your level
8by8verse Chess Practice — Under 1000 (180 puzzles)
Every position is drawn from an open, machine-verified puzzle library.
8by8verse Chess Practice — Under 1400 (180 puzzles)
Every position is drawn from an open, machine-verified puzzle library.
8by8verse Chess Practice — Under 1800 (180 puzzles)
Every position is drawn from an open, machine-verified puzzle library.
8by8verse Chess Practice — Under 2200 (180 puzzles)
Every position is drawn from an open, machine-verified puzzle library.
Be the first to finish it.
8by8verse Chess Practice — Master (2200+) (180 puzzles)
Every position is drawn from an open, machine-verified puzzle library.
Be the first to finish it.
8by8verse Mating Patterns (72 puzzles)
Every position is drawn from an open, machine-verified puzzle library.
Be the first to finish it.
8by8verse Pins & Skewers (54 puzzles)
Every position is drawn from an open, machine-verified puzzle library.
Be the first to finish it.
8by8verse Forks & Double Attacks (54 puzzles)
Every position is drawn from an open, machine-verified puzzle library.
Be the first to finish it.
🎟 Plans & pricing
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- First 2 tournament reports on us
- One free book chapter, one daily puzzle
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Two more plans — Magazine and Learn Pro — and a school/club bulk option on the full pricing page.