The Art of Decoy: Lure the King and Launch your Attack - Puddletown FREE Webinar

Welcome to Pudddletown’s 2025 July Webinar hosted by founder Ishaan Kodarapu! During this highly interactive session, Ishaan will share some key strategies to help our young chess players improve their game.

Key Tactics and Strategies and Takeaways:

🎯 Decoy Sacrifices – Lure the opponent’s king or key piece to a vulnerable square with a calculated sacrifice.
🌊 Pawn Storms – Launch aggressive pawn pushes to break open the enemy king’s defenses.
🚪 Opening Lines of Attack – Use pawn breaks or trades to open files and diagonals toward the king.
🤝 Coordination of Pieces – Combine your pieces effectively to maximize attacking power.
⚡ Exploiting Tactical Opportunities – Spot and execute tactical shots like forks, pins, and skewers.
🩸 Sacrifice Wisely – Give up material only when it leads to a stronger attack or strategic gain.

About Ishaan:

• Ishaan is one of the co-founders of Puddletown Chess, and teaches Level 3 & 3+ training programs.

• Ishaan is a rising Junior at Jesuit High School.

• Ishaan loves being part of the Puddletown community, because he is able to provide leadership opportunities for many youngsters who attend Oregon schools.

Zoom link will be provided after you register.

Reserve your spot today by clicking here to register: https://puddletownchess.org/ttqn