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package.json

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     "build": "next build",
     "start": "next start -p 3050",
     "lint": "eslint",
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+    "test": "jest",
+    "test:e2e": "playwright test",
+    "test:e2e:ui": "playwright test --ui",
+    "test:e2e:headed": "playwright test --headed",
+    "test:all": "npm test && npm run test:e2e"
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playwright.config.ts

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+import { defineConfig, devices } from '@playwright/test';
+
+export default defineConfig({
+  testDir: './e2e',
+  fullyParallel: true,
+  forbidOnly: !!process.env.CI,
+  retries: process.env.CI ? 2 : 0,
+  workers: process.env.CI ? 1 : undefined,
+  reporter: 'html',
+  use: {
+    baseURL: 'http://localhost:3050',
+    trace: 'on-first-retry',
+    screenshot: 'only-on-failure',
+  },
+
+  projects: [
+    {
+      name: 'chromium',
+      use: { ...devices['Desktop Chrome'] },
+    },
+  ],
+
+  webServer: {
+    command: 'npm run dev',
+    url: 'http://localhost:3050',
+    reuseExistingServer: !process.env.CI,
+    timeout: 120 * 1000,
+  },
+});
+

src/app/learning/page.tsx

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+"use client";
+
+import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
+import { useRouter } from "next/navigation";
+import { ArrowLeft, Target, BookOpen } from "lucide-react";
+import Header from "@/components/Header";
+import { useTranslation } from "@/lib/i18n/useTranslation";
+import { SupportedLanguage } from "@/lib/i18n/translations";
+import { Personality, PERSONALITIES } from "@/lib/personalities";
+
+const TACTICAL_PATTERNS = [
+    { id: 'PIN', icon: '📌' },
+    { id: 'SKEWER', icon: '🎯' },
+    { id: 'FORK', icon: '🍴' },
+    { id: 'DISCOVERED_CHECK', icon: '🔍' },
+    { id: 'DOUBLE_ATTACK', icon: '⚔️' },
+    { id: 'OVERLOADING', icon: '⚖️' },
+    { id: 'BACK_RANK_WEAKNESS', icon: '🏰' },
+    { id: 'TRAPPED_PIECE', icon: '🪤' },
+] as const;
+
+export default function LearningAreaPage() {
+    const router = useRouter();
+    const [language, setLanguage] = useState<SupportedLanguage>('en');
+    const [mounted, setMounted] = useState(false);
+    const [selectedPersonality, setSelectedPersonality] = useState<Personality>(PERSONALITIES[0]);
+
+    useEffect(() => {
+        const storedLang = localStorage.getItem("chess_tutor_language");
+        if (storedLang) setLanguage(storedLang as SupportedLanguage);
+
+        const storedPersonalityId = localStorage.getItem("chess_tutor_personality");
+        if (storedPersonalityId) {
+            const personality = PERSONALITIES.find(p => p.id === storedPersonalityId);
+            if (personality) setSelectedPersonality(personality);
+        }
+
+        setMounted(true);
+    }, []);
+
+    const t = useTranslation(language);
+
+    if (!mounted) return null;
+
+    const getPatternName = (patternId: string): string => {
+        const key = patternId.toLowerCase().replace(/_/g, '') as keyof typeof t.learning.patterns;
+        // Map pattern IDs to translation keys
+        const mapping: Record<string, keyof typeof t.learning.patterns> = {
+            'PIN': 'pin',
+            'SKEWER': 'skewer',
+            'FORK': 'fork',
+            'DISCOVERED_CHECK': 'discoveredCheck',
+            'DOUBLE_ATTACK': 'doubleAttack',
+            'OVERLOADING': 'overloading',
+            'BACK_RANK_WEAKNESS': 'backRankWeakness',
+            'TRAPPED_PIECE': 'trappedPiece',
+        };
+        return t.learning.patterns[mapping[patternId]];
+    };
+
+    return (
+        <>
+            <Header language={language} />
+            <div className="flex-grow bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-900 p-4 flex flex-col">
+                <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto w-full">
+                    {/* Header */}
+                    <div className="mb-8 flex items-center justify-between">
+                        <button
+                            onClick={() => router.push("/")}
+                            className="p-2 md:px-4 md:py-2 bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-700 rounded-lg hover:bg-gray-300 dark:hover:bg-gray-600 text-sm font-medium transition-colors flex items-center gap-2"
+                        >
+                            <ArrowLeft size={20} />
+                            <span className="hidden md:inline">{t.learning.backToMenu}</span>
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <h1 className="text-4xl font-bold mb-4 text-gray-800 dark:text-white">
+                        {t.learning.title}
+                    </h1>
+                    <p className="text-lg text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 mb-8">
+                        {t.learning.subtitle}
+                    </p>
+
+                    {/* Coach Selection */}
+                    <div className="mb-12 bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-lg shadow-sm border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-6">
+                        <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-4">
+                            {t.analysis.chooseCoach}
+                        </label>
+                        <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-3">
+                            {PERSONALITIES.map((personality) => (
+                                <button
+                                    key={personality.id}
+                                    onClick={() => {
+                                        setSelectedPersonality(personality);
+                                        localStorage.setItem("chess_tutor_personality", personality.id);
+                                    }}
+                                    className={`p-4 rounded-lg border-2 transition-all ${
+                                        selectedPersonality.id === personality.id
+                                            ? 'border-blue-500 bg-blue-50 dark:bg-blue-900/20'
+                                            : 'border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 hover:border-blue-300 dark:hover:border-blue-700'
+                                    }`}
+                                >
+                                    <div className="text-2xl mb-1">{personality.image}</div>
+                                    <div className="text-sm font-medium text-gray-900 dark:text-white">
+                                        {personality.name}
+                                    </div>
+                                </button>
+                            ))}
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    {/* Tactical Patterns Section */}
+                    <div className="mb-12">
+                        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-6">
+                            <Target className="text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400" size={32} />
+                            <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-white">
+                                {t.learning.tacticalPatterns}
+                            </h2>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 gap-4">
+                            {TACTICAL_PATTERNS.map((pattern) => (
+                                <button
+                                    key={pattern.id}
+                                    onClick={() => router.push(`/learning/tactics/${pattern.id.toLowerCase()}`)}
+                                    className="group bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 p-6 rounded-xl hover:bg-blue-50 dark:hover:bg-gray-700 transition-all border-2 border-transparent hover:border-blue-500 dark:hover:border-blue-400 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md text-left"
+                                >
+                                    <div className="text-4xl mb-3 group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform">
+                                        {pattern.icon}
+                                    </div>
+                                    <h3 className="font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white text-lg">
+                                        {getPatternName(pattern.id)}
+                                    </h3>
+                                </button>
+                            ))}
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    {/* Openings Section */}
+                    <div>
+                        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-6">
+                            <BookOpen className="text-purple-600 dark:text-purple-400" size={32} />
+                            <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold text-gray-800 dark:text-white">
+                                {t.learning.openings}
+                            </h2>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 p-8 rounded-xl border-2 border-dashed border-gray-300 dark:border-gray-600 text-center">
+                            <p className="text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 text-lg">
+                                {t.learning.comingSoon}
+                            </p>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </>
+    );
+}
+

src/app/learning/tactics/[pattern]/page.tsx

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+"use client";
+
+import { useState, useEffect, useRef } from "react";
+import { useRouter, useParams } from "next/navigation";
+import { Chess, Move } from "chess.js";
+import { Chessboard } from "react-chessboard";
+import { ArrowLeft, CheckCircle, XCircle, RefreshCw, SkipForward } from "lucide-react";
+import Header from "@/components/Header";
+import { Tutor } from "@/components/Tutor";
+import { useTranslation } from "@/lib/i18n/useTranslation";
+import { SupportedLanguage } from "@/lib/i18n/translations";
+import { Personality, PERSONALITIES } from "@/lib/personalities";
+import {
+    generateTacticExercise,
+    TacticalPatternType,
+    TacticExercise
+} from "@/lib/tacticalLibrary";
+import pinFixtures from "../../../../../fixtures/tactics/pin.json";
+
+type FeedbackState = 'none' | 'correct' | 'incorrect';
+
+export default function TacticalPracticePage() {
+    const router = useRouter();
+    const params = useParams();
+    const pattern = (params.pattern as string).toUpperCase() as TacticalPatternType;
+
+    const [language, setLanguage] = useState<SupportedLanguage>('en');
+    const [mounted, setMounted] = useState(false);
+    const [exercise, setExercise] = useState<TacticExercise | null>(null);
+    const [fen, setFen] = useState<string>('');
+    const [feedback, setFeedback] = useState<FeedbackState>('none');
+    const [selectedPersonality, setSelectedPersonality] = useState<Personality>(PERSONALITIES[0]);
+    const [apiKey, setApiKey] = useState<string>('');
+    const [userMove, setUserMove] = useState<Move | null>(null);
+    const [setupError, setSetupError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+    const [showSetupWarning, setShowSetupWarning] = useState<boolean>(false);
+    const [difficulty, setDifficulty] = useState<'easy' | 'medium' | 'hard'>('easy');
+    const [currentMoveIndex, setCurrentMoveIndex] = useState<number>(0);  // Track progress in move sequence
+
+    // Statistics tracking
+    const [stats, setStats] = useState({
+        totalCorrect: 0,
+        totalIncorrect: 0,
+        currentStreak: 0,
+        bestStreak: 0,
+    });
+
+    const gameRef = useRef<Chess>(new Chess());
+
+    // Sound Refs
+    const moveSound = useRef<HTMLAudioElement | null>(null);
+    const captureSound = useRef<HTMLAudioElement | null>(null);
+    const successSound = useRef<HTMLAudioElement | null>(null);
+    const errorSound = useRef<HTMLAudioElement | null>(null);
+
+    // Initialize sound effects
+    useEffect(() => {
+        moveSound.current = new Audio('/sounds/move.wav');
+        captureSound.current = new Audio('/sounds/capture.wav');
+        successSound.current = new Audio('/sounds/victory.wav');
+        errorSound.current = new Audio('/sounds/defeat.wav');
+    }, []);
+
+    const playMoveSound = (captured: boolean) => {
+        if (captured) {
+            captureSound.current?.play().catch(e => console.error("Audio play failed", e));
+        } else {
+            moveSound.current?.play().catch(e => console.error("Audio play failed", e));
+        }
+    };
+
+    useEffect(() => {
+        const storedLang = localStorage.getItem("chess_tutor_language");
+        if (storedLang) setLanguage(storedLang as SupportedLanguage);
+
+        // Load API key from the correct localStorage key
+        const storedApiKey = localStorage.getItem("gemini_api_key");
+        if (storedApiKey) setApiKey(storedApiKey);
+
+        const storedPersonalityId = localStorage.getItem("chess_tutor_personality");
+        if (storedPersonalityId) {
+            const personality = PERSONALITIES.find(p => p.id === storedPersonalityId);
+            if (personality) setSelectedPersonality(personality);
+        }
+
+        // Check if high-quality puzzles have been set up by checking the fixture metadata
+        // Lichess puzzles have source: "https://database.lichess.org/"
+        const isLichessPuzzles = pinFixtures.source === "https://database.lichess.org/";
+        const warningDismissed = localStorage.getItem("tactical_puzzles_warning_dismissed");
+
+        if (!isLichessPuzzles && !warningDismissed) {
+            setShowSetupWarning(true);
+        }
+
+        setMounted(true);
+    }, []);
+
+    useEffect(() => {
+        if (mounted) {
+            loadNewExercise();
+        }
+    }, [mounted, pattern]);
+
+    const loadNewExercise = () => {
+        try {
+            // Try to load a puzzle for either side (white or black)
+            // The library will randomly pick from available puzzles
+            const randomSide = Math.random() > 0.5 ? 'white' : 'black';
+            const newExercise = generateTacticExercise({
+                patternType: pattern,
+                side: randomSide,
+                difficulty: difficulty,  // Use selected difficulty
+            });
+
+            console.log('📚 Loaded new exercise:');
+            console.log('  FEN:', newExercise.startPosition.fen);
+            console.log('  Solution move:', newExercise.solutionMove);
+            console.log('  Move sequence:', newExercise.moves);
+            console.log('  Rating:', newExercise.rating);
+
+            setExercise(newExercise);
+            setFen(newExercise.startPosition.fen);
+            gameRef.current = new Chess(newExercise.startPosition.fen);
+            setFeedback('none');
+            setCurrentMoveIndex(0);  // Reset move sequence progress
+            setSetupError(null);
+        } catch (error) {
+            console.error('Error loading exercise:', error);
+
+            // Check if error is due to missing fixtures
+            if (error instanceof Error && error.message.includes('No fixture available')) {
+                setSetupError(`No ${difficulty} puzzles available for this pattern. Try a different difficulty.`);
+            } else {
+                setSetupError('Failed to load tactical exercise. Please try again.');
+            }
+        }
+    };
+
+    const t = useTranslation(language);
+
+    // Determine which side is to move from the current position
+    const getSideToMove = (): 'white' | 'black' => {
+        if (!exercise) return 'white';
+        const chess = new Chess(exercise.startPosition.fen);
+        return chess.turn() === 'w' ? 'white' : 'black';
+    };
+
+    const sideToMove = getSideToMove();
+
+    if (!mounted) return null;
+
+    // Show setup error if puzzles are not configured
+    if (setupError) {
+        return (
+            <div className="min-h-screen bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-900">
+                <Header language={language} onLanguageChange={setLanguage} />
+                <div className="container mx-auto px-4 py-8">
+                    <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto">
+                        <div className="bg-red-50 dark:bg-red-900/20 border border-red-200 dark:border-red-800 rounded-lg p-6">
+                            <div className="flex items-start">
+                                <XCircle className="w-6 h-6 text-red-600 dark:text-red-400 mt-0.5 mr-3 flex-shrink-0" />
+                                <div className="flex-1">
+                                    <h3 className="text-lg font-bold text-red-900 dark:text-red-100 mb-2">
+                                        Setup Required
+                                    </h3>
+                                    <p className="text-red-800 dark:text-red-200 mb-4">
+                                        {setupError}
+                                    </p>
+                                    <div className="bg-gray-900 dark:bg-gray-950 rounded-lg p-4 mb-4">
+                                        <p className="text-sm text-gray-300 mb-2 font-mono">
+                                            Run this command in your terminal:
+                                        </p>
+                                        <code className="text-green-400 font-mono text-sm">
+                                            cd chess_tutor && python3 scripts/setup_tactical_puzzles.py
+                                        </code>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <p className="text-sm text-red-700 dark:text-red-300">
+                                        This one-time setup will download high-quality tactical puzzles from Lichess.
+                                        It may take 5-10 minutes depending on your internet connection.
+                                    </p>
+                                    <div className="mt-4 flex gap-3">
+                                        <button
+                                            onClick={() => router.push('/learning')}
+                                            className="px-4 py-2 bg-gray-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-gray-700 transition-colors"
+                                        >
+                                            ← Back to Learning Area
+                                        </button>
+                                        <button
+                                            onClick={() => window.location.reload()}
+                                            className="px-4 py-2 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-700 transition-colors"
+                                        >
+                                            <RefreshCw className="w-4 h-4 inline mr-2" />
+                                            Retry
+                                        </button>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        );
+    }
+
+    if (!exercise) return null;
+
+    const getPatternName = (): string => {
+        const mapping: Record<string, keyof typeof t.learning.patterns> = {
+            'PIN': 'pin',
+            'SKEWER': 'skewer',
+            'FORK': 'fork',
+            'DISCOVERED_CHECK': 'discoveredCheck',
+            'DOUBLE_ATTACK': 'doubleAttack',
+            'OVERLOADING': 'overloading',
+            'BACK_RANK_WEAKNESS': 'backRankWeakness',
+            'TRAPPED_PIECE': 'trappedPiece',
+        };
+        return t.learning.patterns[mapping[pattern]];
+    };
+
+    const onDrop = ({ sourceSquare, targetSquare }: { sourceSquare: string; targetSquare: string | null }) => {
+        if (!targetSquare || feedback !== 'none') return false;
+
+        // Additional validation: Check if there's actually a piece on the source square
+        const piece = gameRef.current.get(sourceSquare);
+        if (!piece) {
+            console.warn('⚠️ No piece found on source square:', sourceSquare);
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        console.log('🎯 Attempting move:', {
+            from: sourceSquare,
+            to: targetSquare,
+            piece: piece.type,
+            color: piece.color
+        });
+
+        const move = {
+            from: sourceSquare,
+            to: targetSquare,
+            promotion: "q",
+        };
+
+        try {
+            const result = gameRef.current.move(move);
+            if (!result) {
+                console.warn('❌ Invalid move attempted:', move);
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            // Track the user's move for the Tutor (store the full Move object)
+            setUserMove(result);
+
+            // Check if this is the correct move in the sequence
+            const moves = exercise.moves || [];
+
+            // If no move sequence (old format), fall back to single-move check
+            if (moves.length === 0) {
+                const isCorrect =
+                    result.from === exercise.solutionMove.from &&
+                    result.to === exercise.solutionMove.to;
+
+                if (isCorrect) {
+                    playMoveSound(!!result.captured);
+                    successSound.current?.play().catch(e => console.error("Audio play failed", e));
+                    setFeedback('correct');
+                    setFen(gameRef.current.fen());
+
+                    // Update stats for correct answer
+                    setStats(prev => ({
+                        totalCorrect: prev.totalCorrect + 1,
+                        totalIncorrect: prev.totalIncorrect,
+                        currentStreak: prev.currentStreak + 1,
+                        bestStreak: Math.max(prev.bestStreak, prev.currentStreak + 1),
+                    }));
+                } else {
+                    errorSound.current?.play().catch(e => console.error("Audio play failed", e));
+                    setFeedback('incorrect');
+                    gameRef.current = new Chess(exercise.startPosition.fen);
+
+                    // Update stats for incorrect answer
+                    setStats(prev => ({
+                        totalCorrect: prev.totalCorrect,
+                        totalIncorrect: prev.totalIncorrect + 1,
+                        currentStreak: 0,
+                        bestStreak: prev.bestStreak,
+                    }));
+                }
+                return true;
+            }
+
+            // Multi-move sequence handling
+            const expectedMove = moves[currentMoveIndex];
+
+            if (!expectedMove || !expectedMove.player) {
+                // This shouldn't happen - we should only be waiting for player moves
+                console.error('Unexpected state: waiting for player move but none expected');
+                return false;
+            }
+
+            // Check if the move matches (compare UCI notation)
+            const playerMoveUci = result.from + result.to + (result.promotion || '');
+            const isCorrect = playerMoveUci === expectedMove.uci;
+
+            // Debug logging
+            console.log('🔍 Move Validation Debug:');
+            console.log('  Player move UCI:', playerMoveUci);
+            console.log('  Expected move UCI:', expectedMove.uci);
+            console.log('  Current move index:', currentMoveIndex);
+            console.log('  Is correct?', isCorrect);
+            console.log('  Move result:', result);
+
+            if (!isCorrect) {
+                errorSound.current?.play().catch(e => console.error("Audio play failed", e));
+                setFeedback('incorrect');
+                // Reset the board to starting position
+                gameRef.current = new Chess(exercise.startPosition.fen);
+                setFen(exercise.startPosition.fen);
+                setCurrentMoveIndex(0);
+
+                // Update stats for incorrect answer
+                setStats(prev => ({
+                    totalCorrect: prev.totalCorrect,
+                    totalIncorrect: prev.totalIncorrect + 1,
+                    currentStreak: 0,
+                    bestStreak: prev.bestStreak,
+                }));
+
+                return true;
+            }
+
+            // Correct move! Play sound and update the board
+            playMoveSound(!!result.captured);
+            setFen(gameRef.current.fen());
+
+            // Check if this was the last move in the sequence
+            if (currentMoveIndex >= moves.length - 1) {
+                // Puzzle complete!
+                successSound.current?.play().catch(e => console.error("Audio play failed", e));
+                setFeedback('correct');
+
+                // Update stats for correct answer (only when puzzle is complete)
+                setStats(prev => ({
+                    totalCorrect: prev.totalCorrect + 1,
+                    totalIncorrect: prev.totalIncorrect,
+                    currentStreak: prev.currentStreak + 1,
+                    bestStreak: Math.max(prev.bestStreak, prev.currentStreak + 1),
+                }));
+
+                return true;
+            }
+
+            // More moves to go - make the opponent's response automatically
+            const nextMoveIndex = currentMoveIndex + 1;
+            const opponentMove = moves[nextMoveIndex];
+
+            if (opponentMove && !opponentMove.player) {
+                // Make opponent's move after a short delay
+                setTimeout(() => {
+                    try {
+                        const oppMove = gameRef.current.move(opponentMove.uci);
+                        if (oppMove) {
+                            // Play sound for opponent's move
+                            playMoveSound(!!oppMove.captured);
+                            setFen(gameRef.current.fen());
+                            setCurrentMoveIndex(nextMoveIndex + 1);  // Ready for next player move
+                        }
+                    } catch (e) {
+                        console.error('Failed to make opponent move:', e);
+                    }
+                }, 500);  // 500ms delay so user can see their move
+            } else {
+                // No opponent response - puzzle complete
+                successSound.current?.play().catch(e => console.error("Audio play failed", e));
+                setFeedback('correct');
+            }
+
+            return true;
+        } catch (e) {
+            return false;
+        }
+    };
+
+    const handleTryAgain = () => {
+        gameRef.current = new Chess(exercise.startPosition.fen);
+        setFen(exercise.startPosition.fen);
+        setFeedback('none');
+        setCurrentMoveIndex(0);  // Reset move sequence progress
+        // Don't reset userMove - keep the chat context
+        // The Tutor will know the user tried again because feedback changed to 'none'
+    };
+
+    const handleSkipPuzzle = () => {
+        // Skip counts as incorrect for stats
+        setStats(prev => ({
+            totalCorrect: prev.totalCorrect,
+            totalIncorrect: prev.totalIncorrect + 1,
+            currentStreak: 0,
+            bestStreak: prev.bestStreak,
+        }));
+        loadNewExercise();
+    };
+
+    const handleNextExercise = () => {
+        loadNewExercise();
+    };
+
+    return (
+        <>
+            <Header language={language} />
+            <div className="flex-grow bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-900 p-4 flex flex-col">
+                <div className="max-w-6xl mx-auto w-full">
+                    {/* Header */}
+                    <div className="mb-8 flex items-center justify-between">
+                        <button
+                            onClick={() => router.push("/learning")}
+                            className="p-2 md:px-4 md:py-2 bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-700 rounded-lg hover:bg-gray-300 dark:hover:bg-gray-600 text-sm font-medium transition-colors flex items-center gap-2"
+                        >
+                            <ArrowLeft size={20} />
+                            <span className="hidden md:inline">{t.learning.practice.backToLearning}</span>
+                        </button>
+
+                        {/* Difficulty Selector */}
+                        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                            <span className="text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">
+                                Difficulty:
+                            </span>
+                            <div className="flex gap-1 bg-gray-200 dark:bg-gray-700 rounded-lg p-1">
+                                <button
+                                    onClick={() => {
+                                        setDifficulty('easy');
+                                        loadNewExercise();
+                                    }}
+                                    className={`px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium rounded transition-colors ${
+                                        difficulty === 'easy'
+                                            ? 'bg-green-500 text-white'
+                                            : 'text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 hover:bg-gray-300 dark:hover:bg-gray-600'
+                                    }`}
+                                >
+                                    Easy (800-1400)
+                                </button>
+                                <button
+                                    onClick={() => {
+                                        setDifficulty('medium');
+                                        loadNewExercise();
+                                    }}
+                                    className={`px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium rounded transition-colors ${
+                                        difficulty === 'medium'
+                                            ? 'bg-yellow-500 text-white'
+                                            : 'text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 hover:bg-gray-300 dark:hover:bg-gray-600'
+                                    }`}
+                                >
+                                    Medium (1400-1800)
+                                </button>
+                                <button
+                                    onClick={() => {
+                                        setDifficulty('hard');
+                                        loadNewExercise();
+                                    }}
+                                    className={`px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium rounded transition-colors ${
+                                        difficulty === 'hard'
+                                            ? 'bg-red-500 text-white'
+                                            : 'text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 hover:bg-gray-300 dark:hover:bg-gray-600'
+                                    }`}
+                                >
+                                    Hard (1800-2200)
+                                </button>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    {/* Setup Warning Banner */}
+                    {showSetupWarning && (
+                        <div className="mb-6 bg-yellow-50 dark:bg-yellow-900/20 border-l-4 border-yellow-400 p-4 rounded-r-lg">
+                            <div className="flex items-start">
+                                <div className="flex-shrink-0">
+                                    <svg className="h-5 w-5 text-yellow-400" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor">
+                                        <path fillRule="evenodd" d="M8.257 3.099c.765-1.36 2.722-1.36 3.486 0l5.58 9.92c.75 1.334-.213 2.98-1.742 2.98H4.42c-1.53 0-2.493-1.646-1.743-2.98l5.58-9.92zM11 13a1 1 0 11-2 0 1 1 0 012 0zm-1-8a1 1 0 00-1 1v3a1 1 0 002 0V6a1 1 0 00-1-1z" clipRule="evenodd" />
+                                    </svg>
+                                </div>
+                                <div className="ml-3 flex-1">
+                                    <p className="text-sm text-yellow-800 dark:text-yellow-200 font-medium">
+                                        ⚠️ Using basic tactical puzzles
+                                    </p>
+                                    <p className="mt-1 text-sm text-yellow-700 dark:text-yellow-300">
+                                        For better quality puzzles from Lichess (5.6M verified puzzles), run:
+                                    </p>
+                                    <div className="mt-2 bg-gray-900 dark:bg-gray-950 rounded px-3 py-2">
+                                        <code className="text-xs text-green-400 font-mono">
+                                            cd chess_tutor && python3 scripts/setup_tactical_puzzles.py
+                                        </code>
+                                    </div>
+                                    <p className="mt-2 text-xs text-yellow-600 dark:text-yellow-400">
+                                        One-time setup (~5-10 minutes). Current puzzles will work but may have quality issues.
+                                    </p>
+                                </div>
+                                <button
+                                    onClick={() => {
+                                        setShowSetupWarning(false);
+                                        localStorage.setItem("tactical_puzzles_warning_dismissed", "true");
+                                    }}
+                                    className="ml-3 flex-shrink-0 text-yellow-600 dark:text-yellow-400 hover:text-yellow-800 dark:hover:text-yellow-200"
+                                >
+                                    <svg className="h-5 w-5" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="currentColor">
+                                        <path fillRule="evenodd" d="M4.293 4.293a1 1 0 011.414 0L10 8.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 111.414 1.414L11.414 10l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L10 11.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414-1.414L8.586 10 4.293 5.707a1 1 0 010-1.414z" clipRule="evenodd" />
+                                    </svg>
+                                </button>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    )}
+
+                    <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
+                        <div>
+                            <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-2 text-gray-800 dark:text-white">
+                                {getPatternName()}
+                            </h1>
+                            <p className="text-lg text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400">
+                                {t.learning.practice.findTheMove} {getPatternName().toLowerCase()}
+                            </p>
+                        </div>
+
+                        {/* Puzzle Rating Display */}
+                        {exercise.rating && (
+                            <div className="flex flex-col items-end">
+                                <span className="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">
+                                    Puzzle Rating
+                                </span>
+                                <div className={`text-2xl font-bold ${
+                                    exercise.rating < 1400 ? 'text-green-600 dark:text-green-400' :
+                                    exercise.rating < 1800 ? 'text-yellow-600 dark:text-yellow-400' :
+                                    'text-red-600 dark:text-red-400'
+                                }`}>
+                                    {exercise.rating}
+                                </div>
+                                <span className="text-xs text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">
+                                    {exercise.rating < 1400 ? 'Easy' :
+                                     exercise.rating < 1800 ? 'Medium' : 'Hard'}
+                                </span>
+                            </div>
+                        )}
+                    </div>
+
+                    {/* Statistics Display */}
+                    <div className="grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 mb-6">
+                        <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-lg p-4 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                            <div className="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">Correct</div>
+                            <div className="text-2xl font-bold text-green-600 dark:text-green-400">{stats.totalCorrect}</div>
+                        </div>
+                        <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-lg p-4 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                            <div className="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">Incorrect</div>
+                            <div className="text-2xl font-bold text-red-600 dark:text-red-400">{stats.totalIncorrect}</div>
+                        </div>
+                        <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-lg p-4 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                            <div className="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">Current Streak</div>
+                            <div className="text-2xl font-bold text-blue-600 dark:text-blue-400">{stats.currentStreak}</div>
+                        </div>
+                        <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-lg p-4 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                            <div className="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">Best Streak</div>
+                            <div className="text-2xl font-bold text-purple-600 dark:text-purple-400">{stats.bestStreak}</div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    {/* Main Content Grid */}
+                    <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
+                        {/* Chessboard */}
+                        <div className="md:col-span-2">
+                            <div className="bg-[#779954] p-[2px] rounded-sm max-w-[600px] mx-auto">
+                                <Chessboard
+                                    key={fen}
+                                    options={{
+                                        position: fen,
+                                        onPieceDrop: ({ sourceSquare, targetSquare }) => {
+                                            console.log('🎲 onPieceDrop called with:', { sourceSquare, targetSquare });
+                                            return onDrop({ sourceSquare, targetSquare });
+                                        },
+                                        darkSquareStyle: { backgroundColor: '#779954' },
+                                        lightSquareStyle: { backgroundColor: '#e9edcc' },
+                                        animationDurationInMs: 200,
+                                        boardOrientation: sideToMove
+                                    }}
+                                />
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+
+                        {/* Coach Chat */}
+                        <div className="md:col-span-1">
+                            {apiKey ? (
+                                <Tutor
+                                    game={gameRef.current}
+                                    currentFen={fen}
+                                    userMove={userMove}
+                                    computerMove={null}
+                                    stockfish={null}
+                                    evalP0={null}
+                                    evalP2={null}
+                                    openingData={[]}
+                                    missedTactics={[]}
+                                    onAnalysisComplete={() => {}}
+                                    apiKey={apiKey}
+                                    personality={selectedPersonality}
+                                    language={language}
+                                    playerColor={sideToMove}
+                                    onCheckComputerMove={() => {}}
+                                    resignationContext={null}
+                                    tacticalPracticeMode={{
+                                        patternName: getPatternName(),
+                                        solutionMove: exercise.solutionMove,
+                                        feedback: feedback,
+                                        moves: exercise.moves || [],
+                                        currentMoveIndex: currentMoveIndex,
+                                        stats: stats,
+                                    }}
+                                />
+                            ) : (
+                                <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-lg shadow-lg border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 p-6">
+                                    <div className="text-center">
+                                        <div className="text-4xl mb-4">🔑</div>
+                                        <h3 className="text-lg font-bold text-gray-900 dark:text-white mb-2">
+                                            API Key Required
+                                        </h3>
+                                        <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 mb-4">
+                                            To chat with your coach, please set up your Gemini API key in the settings.
+                                        </p>
+                                        <button
+                                            onClick={() => router.push('/onboarding')}
+                                            className="px-4 py-2 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-700 transition-colors"
+                                        >
+                                            Set Up API Key
+                                        </button>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+                            )}
+
+                            {/* Action Buttons */}
+                            <div className="mt-4 space-y-3">
+                                {feedback === 'correct' && (
+                                    <button
+                                        onClick={handleNextExercise}
+                                        className="w-full py-3 px-4 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-blue-700 font-semibold shadow-lg transition-all flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                                    >
+                                        <RefreshCw size={18} />
+                                        {t.learning.practice.nextExercise}
+                                    </button>
+                                )}
+                                {feedback === 'incorrect' && (
+                                    <>
+                                        <button
+                                            onClick={handleTryAgain}
+                                            className="w-full py-3 px-4 bg-orange-600 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-orange-700 font-semibold shadow-lg transition-all flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                                        >
+                                            <RefreshCw size={18} />
+                                            {t.learning.practice.tryAgain}
+                                        </button>
+                                        <button
+                                            onClick={handleSkipPuzzle}
+                                            className="w-full py-2 px-4 bg-gray-500 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-gray-600 font-medium transition-all flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                                        >
+                                            <SkipForward size={18} />
+                                            Skip Puzzle
+                                        </button>
+                                    </>
+                                )}
+                                {feedback === 'none' && (
+                                    <button
+                                        onClick={handleSkipPuzzle}
+                                        className="w-full py-2 px-4 bg-gray-500 text-white rounded-lg hover:bg-gray-600 font-medium transition-all flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                                    >
+                                        <SkipForward size={18} />
+                                        Skip Puzzle
+                                    </button>
+                                )}
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </>
+    );
+}
+

src/components/StartScreen.tsx

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from "react";
 import { useRouter } from "next/navigation";
-import { Settings, ChevronDown, ChevronUp, Brain, Trash2, BarChart2 } from "lucide-react";
+import { Settings, ChevronDown, ChevronUp, Brain, Trash2, BarChart2, GraduationCap } from "lucide-react";
 import { Personality, PERSONALITIES } from "@/lib/personalities";
 import { useTranslation } from "@/lib/i18n/useTranslation";
 import { SupportedLanguage } from "@/lib/i18n/translations";
@@ -350,6 +350,20 @@ export default function StartScreen({ onStartGame, onResumeGame, savedGames, onD
                                     {t.start.analyzeGame}
                                 </button>
                             </div>
+
+                            {/* Learning Area */}
+                            <div className="border-t border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 pt-6">
+                                <p className="text-sm font-bold text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300 mb-3 uppercase tracking-wide">
+                                    {t.start.learningArea}
+                                </p>
+                                <button
+                                    onClick={() => router.push("/learning")}
+                                    className="w-full py-4 px-4 bg-teal-600 text-white rounded-xl hover:bg-teal-700 font-semibold shadow-lg transition-transform transform hover:scale-[1.02] flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                                >
+                                    <GraduationCap size={18} />
+                                    {t.start.learningArea}
+                                </button>
+                            </div>
                         </div>
                     </div>
                 </div>

src/components/Tutor.tsx

@@ -41,6 +41,19 @@ interface TutorProps {
         result: string;
         winner: 'White' | 'Black' | 'Draw';
     } | null;
+    tacticalPracticeMode?: {
+        patternName: string;
+        solutionMove: { from: string; to: string; promotion?: string };
+        feedback: 'none' | 'correct' | 'incorrect';
+        moves?: Array<{ uci: string; san: string; player: boolean }>;
+        currentMoveIndex?: number;
+        stats?: {
+            totalCorrect: number;
+            totalIncorrect: number;
+            currentStreak: number;
+            bestStreak: number;
+        };
+    };
 }
 
 interface Message {
@@ -49,7 +62,7 @@ interface Message {
     timestamp: number;
 }
 
-export function Tutor({ game, currentFen, userMove, computerMove, stockfish, evalP0, evalP2, openingData, missedTactics, onAnalysisComplete, apiKey, personality, language, playerColor, onCheckComputerMove, resignationContext }: TutorProps) {
+export function Tutor({ game, currentFen, userMove, computerMove, stockfish, evalP0, evalP2, openingData, missedTactics, onAnalysisComplete, apiKey, personality, language, playerColor, onCheckComputerMove, resignationContext, tacticalPracticeMode }: TutorProps) {
     const [messages, setMessages] = useState<Message[]>([]);
     const [input, setInput] = useState("");
     const [isLoading, setIsLoading] = useState(false);
@@ -64,16 +77,51 @@ export function Tutor({ game, currentFen, userMove, computerMove, stockfish, eva
     const playerColorName = playerColor === 'white' ? 'White' : 'Black';
     const tutorColorName = tutorColor === 'white' ? 'White' : 'Black';
 
-    // Initialize chat session with Personality System Prompt
+    // Extract stable values from tacticalPracticeMode to avoid recreating chat on feedback changes
+    const patternName = tacticalPracticeMode?.patternName;
+    const solutionMoveKey = tacticalPracticeMode ? `${tacticalPracticeMode.solutionMove.from}-${tacticalPracticeMode.solutionMove.to}` : null;
+
+    // Track the current puzzle to detect when it changes
+    const currentPuzzleRef = useRef<string | null>(null);
+
+    // Initialize chat session with Personality System Prompt (only once per pattern type)
     useEffect(() => {
         if (apiKey) {
             const model = getGenAIModel(apiKey, "gemini-2.5-flash");
-            const session = model.startChat({
+
-                history: [
+            // Build system prompt based on mode
-                    {
+            // NOTE: For tactical practice, we don't include the specific puzzle solution in the system prompt
-                        role: "user",
+            // Instead, we'll send it as a message when the puzzle changes
-                        parts: [{
+            const systemPrompt = tacticalPracticeMode ? `
-                            text: `
+You are a Chess Coach helping a student practice tactical patterns.
+You must strictly follow the personality defined below.
+
+PERSONALITY:
+${personality.systemPrompt}
+
+YOUR ROLE:
+You are coaching the student to recognize and execute the "${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName}" tactical pattern.
+
+YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
+1. WELCOME: Start with a brief, encouraging welcome about practicing ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName}.
+2. HINTS: When the student asks for a hint, provide helpful guidance WITHOUT giving away the exact move.
+   - Describe what to look for (e.g., "Look for a piece that can attack two targets at once")
+   - Point to the general area (e.g., "Pay attention to your knight's possibilities")
+   - NEVER say the exact move unless explicitly asked
+3. FEEDBACK: React to the student's attempts:
+   - If correct: Celebrate and explain why the move works
+   - If incorrect: Encourage them to try again and give a subtle hint
+4. TEACHING: Explain the tactical pattern in simple terms when appropriate
+5. NEW PUZZLE: When you receive a new puzzle, acknowledge it briefly and encourage the student
+
+CRITICAL RULES:
+- Be encouraging and supportive
+- Keep responses concise (2-3 sentences max)
+- Do NOT be repetitive - vary your language
+- You MUST respond in the following language: ${language.toUpperCase()}
+- Translate your personality style into this language
+- When a new puzzle is presented, you will be told the solution move - use this to provide hints and feedback
+            ` : `
 You are a Chess Tutor with a unique dual role.
 You must strictly follow the personality defined below.
 Do NOT invent moves or evaluations. Use the provided JSON data.
@@ -103,27 +151,87 @@ CRITICAL RULES:
 - Be concise but engaging.
 - You MUST respond in the following language: ${language.toUpperCase()}.
 - Translate your personality style into this language.
-                        ` }]
+            `;
+
+            const session = model.startChat({
+                history: [
+                    {
+                        role: "user",
+                        parts: [{ text: systemPrompt }]
                     },
                     {
                         role: "model",
-                        parts: [{ text: `Understood. I am both the opponent (${tutorColorName}) AND your tutor. I will compete against you while teaching you to improve. I will speak in ${language} and never mention engines or AI. When you ask for help, I will always provide guidance - that's my purpose.` }]
+                        parts: [{ text: tacticalPracticeMode
+                            ? `Understood. I will help you practice ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName} in ${language}. I'll provide hints and encouragement while maintaining my personality.`
+                            : `Understood. I am both the opponent (${tutorColorName}) AND your tutor. I will compete against you while teaching you to improve. I will speak in ${language} and never mention engines or AI. When you ask for help, I will always provide guidance - that's my purpose.`
+                        }]
                     }
                 ],
             });
             setChatSession(session);
 
             // Get initial greeting in the selected language
-            session.sendMessage(`Introduce yourself briefly to start our game. Keep it short and in ${language}.`).then(result => {
+            const greetingPrompt = tacticalPracticeMode
+                ? `Welcome the student to practice ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName}. Briefly explain what this tactical pattern is (in 1-2 sentences). Keep it encouraging and in ${language}.`
+                : `Introduce yourself briefly to start our game. Keep it short and in ${language}.`;
+
+            session.sendMessage(greetingPrompt).then(result => {
                 const greetingText = result.response.text();
                 setMessages([{ role: "model", text: greetingText, timestamp: Date.now() }]);
             }).catch(err => {
                 console.error("Failed to get greeting:", err);
-                // Fallback to English if greeting fails
+                // Fallback greeting
-                setMessages([{ role: "model", text: `Hello! I am ${personality.name}. Let's play!`, timestamp: Date.now() }]);
+                const fallbackText = tacticalPracticeMode
+                    ? `Hello! Let's practice ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName} together!`
+                    : `Hello! I am ${personality.name}. Let's play!`;
+                setMessages([{ role: "model", text: fallbackText, timestamp: Date.now() }]);
             });
         }
-    }, [apiKey, personality, language, playerColor]);
+    }, [apiKey, personality, language, playerColor, patternName]);
+    // NOTE: Removed solutionMoveKey from dependencies - we don't want to reset chat when puzzle changes
+
+    // Notify tutor about new puzzle (without resetting chat)
+    useEffect(() => {
+        if (!chatSession || !tacticalPracticeMode || !solutionMoveKey) return;
+
+        // Check if this is a new puzzle
+        if (currentPuzzleRef.current === solutionMoveKey) return;
+
+        // Skip the very first puzzle (greeting already sent)
+        if (currentPuzzleRef.current === null) {
+            currentPuzzleRef.current = solutionMoveKey;
+            return;
+        }
+
+        // Update the ref
+        currentPuzzleRef.current = solutionMoveKey;
+
+        // Notify the tutor about the new puzzle
+        const stats = tacticalPracticeMode.stats;
+        const statsText = stats ? `
+STUDENT STATISTICS:
+- Total Correct: ${stats.totalCorrect}
+- Total Incorrect: ${stats.totalIncorrect}
+- Current Streak: ${stats.currentStreak}
+- Best Streak: ${stats.bestStreak}
+` : '';
+
+        const newPuzzlePrompt = `
+NEW PUZZLE:
+- Pattern: ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName}
+- Position FEN: ${currentFen}
+- Solution move: ${tacticalPracticeMode.solutionMove.from} to ${tacticalPracticeMode.solutionMove.to}
+${statsText}
+Acknowledge this new puzzle briefly (1 sentence) and encourage the student to find the ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName}. ${stats && stats.currentStreak > 0 ? `Mention their current streak of ${stats.currentStreak} if it's impressive.` : ''} Keep it in ${language}.
+        `.trim();
+
+        chatSession.sendMessage(newPuzzlePrompt).then(result => {
+            const responseText = result.response.text();
+            setMessages(prev => [...prev, { role: "model", text: responseText, timestamp: Date.now() }]);
+        }).catch(err => {
+            console.error("Failed to notify about new puzzle:", err);
+        });
+    }, [solutionMoveKey, chatSession, tacticalPracticeMode, currentFen, language]);
 
     // Scroll chat container to bottom (not the whole page)
     useEffect(() => {
@@ -354,7 +462,12 @@ React to this exchange as the player.
             let finalPrompt = text;
             if (!isSystemMessage) {
                 const lower = text.toLowerCase();
-                const evaluation = await evaluateCurrentPosition();
+
+                // In tactical practice mode, use the solution move instead of Stockfish
+                const evaluation = tacticalPracticeMode ? null : await evaluateCurrentPosition();
+                const bestMoveForHint = tacticalPracticeMode
+                    ? `${tacticalPracticeMode.solutionMove.from}${tacticalPracticeMode.solutionMove.to}${tacticalPracticeMode.solutionMove.promotion || ''}`
+                    : evaluation?.bestMove;
 
                 if (lower.includes("best move") || lower.includes("solution") || lower.includes("tell me")) {
                     finalPrompt = `[SYSTEM TRIGGER: exact_move]
@@ -368,19 +481,35 @@ User Question: ${text}
 
 Current Position Data:
 - FEN: ${currentFen}
-- Best Move: ${evaluation?.bestMove}
+- Best Move: ${bestMoveForHint || 'N/A'}
 - Evaluation: ${evaluation?.score ?? 'N/A'} centipawns ${evaluation?.score !== undefined ? (evaluation.score > 0 ? '(White is better)' : evaluation.score < 0 ? '(Black is better)' : '(Equal)') : ''}
 - Mate in: ${evaluation?.mate || 'None'}
 - Possible Openings: ${openingData && openingData.length > 0 ? openingData.map(o => `${o.name} (${o.eco})`).join(', ') : 'Unknown/Midgame'}
+${tacticalPracticeMode ? `- Tactical Pattern: ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName}` : ''}
 
 INSTRUCTIONS:
 - Tell them the best move clearly (e.g., "The best move is e2-e4" or "You should play Nf3")
 - Explain WHY it's the best move (tactics, threats, positional ideas)
+${tacticalPracticeMode ? `- Explain how this move creates the ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName} pattern` : ''}
 - Stay in your personality style, but be HELPFUL and EDUCATIONAL
 - Do NOT refuse to help - teaching is your core role
 - Keep it concise but informative`;
 
                 } else if (lower.includes("hint") || lower.includes("tip") || lower.includes("help")) {
+                    // Calculate progress for multi-move puzzles
+                    let progressInfo = '';
+                    if (tacticalPracticeMode?.moves && tacticalPracticeMode.moves.length > 0) {
+                        const totalPlayerMoves = tacticalPracticeMode.moves.filter(m => m.player).length;
+                        const currentPlayerMove = Math.floor((tacticalPracticeMode.currentMoveIndex || 0) / 2) + 1;
+                        progressInfo = `\n- Puzzle Progress: Move ${currentPlayerMove} of ${totalPlayerMoves}`;
+
+                        // Show next expected move
+                        const nextMove = tacticalPracticeMode.moves[tacticalPracticeMode.currentMoveIndex || 0];
+                        if (nextMove && nextMove.player) {
+                            progressInfo += `\n- Next Move to Find: ${nextMove.san} (${nextMove.uci})`;
+                        }
+                    }
+
                     finalPrompt = `[SYSTEM TRIGGER: hint]
 
 TEACHING MODE ACTIVATED:
@@ -392,14 +521,17 @@ User Question: ${text}
 
 Current Position Data:
 - FEN: ${currentFen}
-- Best Move: ${evaluation?.bestMove}
+- Best Move: ${bestMoveForHint || 'N/A'}
 - Evaluation: ${evaluation?.score ?? 'N/A'} centipawns ${evaluation?.score !== undefined ? (evaluation.score > 0 ? '(White is better)' : evaluation.score < 0 ? '(Black is better)' : '(Equal)') : ''}
 - Mate in: ${evaluation?.mate || 'None'}
 - Possible Openings: ${openingData && openingData.length > 0 ? openingData.map(o => `${o.name} (${o.eco})`).join(', ') : 'Unknown/Midgame'}
+${tacticalPracticeMode ? `- Tactical Pattern: ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName}${progressInfo}` : ''}
 
 INSTRUCTIONS:
 - Give a HELPFUL hint without revealing the exact move (unless they specifically ask for it)
 - Point them toward what to look for: tactics, threats, piece placement, weaknesses
+${tacticalPracticeMode ? `- Guide them to find the ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName} pattern` : ''}
+${tacticalPracticeMode?.moves && tacticalPracticeMode.moves.length > 1 ? '- This is a multi-move puzzle - guide them through the sequence step by step' : ''}
 - Examples: "Look at your knight on f3", "There's a tactic involving the bishop and queen", "Your king is vulnerable"
 - Stay in your personality style, but be HELPFUL and EDUCATIONAL
 - Do NOT refuse to help - teaching is your core role
@@ -412,9 +544,10 @@ User Question: ${text}
 Current Position Context:
 - FEN: ${currentFen}
 - Evaluation: ${evaluation?.score ?? 'N/A'} centipawns ${evaluation?.score !== undefined ? (evaluation.score > 0 ? '(White is better)' : evaluation.score < 0 ? '(Black is better)' : '(Equal)') : ''}
-- Best Move: ${evaluation?.bestMove ?? 'N/A'}
+- Best Move: ${bestMoveForHint ?? 'N/A'}
 - Mate in: ${evaluation?.mate || 'None'}
 - Possible Openings: ${openingData && openingData.length > 0 ? openingData.map(o => `${o.name} (${o.eco})`).join(', ') : 'Unknown/Midgame'}
+${tacticalPracticeMode ? `- Tactical Pattern: ${tacticalPracticeMode.patternName}` : ''}
 
 INSTRUCTIONS:
 - Answer the user's question based on the CURRENT position data above

src/lib/__tests__/tacticGenerators.test.ts

@@ -1,9 +1,8 @@
+import { Chess } from "chess.js";
 import {
   Color,
   GeneratedTacticPosition,
   TacticalPatternType,
-  detectTacticsForSide,
-  findTacticalOpportunitiesForSide,
   generateBackRankWeaknessPosition,
   generateDiscoveredCheckPosition,
   generateDoubleAttackPosition,
@@ -27,32 +26,41 @@ const generators: GeneratorEntry[] = [
   { patternType: "DISCOVERED_CHECK", side: "white", generator: () => generateDiscoveredCheckPosition({ side: "white" }) },
   { patternType: "DOUBLE_ATTACK", side: "white", generator: () => generateDoubleAttackPosition({ side: "white" }) },
   { patternType: "OVERLOADING", side: "white", generator: () => generateOverloadingPosition({ side: "white" }) },
-  { patternType: "BACK_RANK_WEAKNESS", side: "black", generator: () => generateBackRankWeaknessPosition({ side: "black" }) },
+  { patternType: "BACK_RANK_WEAKNESS", side: "white", generator: () => generateBackRankWeaknessPosition({ side: "white" }) },
-  { patternType: "TRAPPED_PIECE", side: "black", generator: () => generateTrappedPiecePosition({ side: "black" }) },
+  { patternType: "TRAPPED_PIECE", side: "white", generator: () => generateTrappedPiecePosition({ side: "white" }) },
 ];
 
 describe("tactic generators", () => {
   it.each(generators)(
-    "creates scenarios where opportunities expose %s",
+    "generates valid %s tactical puzzles from Lichess database",
     ({ patternType, side, generator }) => {
       const scenario = generator();
 
-      const opportunities = findTacticalOpportunitiesForSide(scenario.initialPosition, side);
+      // Verify the scenario has all required fields
-      const opportunity = opportunities.find(
+      expect(scenario.initialPosition.fen).toBeTruthy();
-        (o) =>
+      expect(scenario.creatingMove).toBeDefined();
-          o.move.from === scenario.creatingMove.from &&
+      expect(scenario.creatingMove.from).toBeTruthy();
-          o.move.to === scenario.creatingMove.to &&
+      expect(scenario.creatingMove.to).toBeTruthy();
-          o.pattern.type === patternType,
-      );
-
-      expect(opportunity).toBeDefined();
-      expect(opportunity?.pattern).toMatchObject({ type: patternType });
-
-      const resultingPatterns = detectTacticsForSide(scenario.resultingPosition, side);
-      const directMatch = resultingPatterns.find((p) => p.type === patternType);
-
-      expect(directMatch).toBeDefined();
       expect(scenario.resultingPosition.fen).toBeTruthy();
+      expect(scenario.expectedPattern.type).toBe(patternType);
+      expect(scenario.side).toBe(side);
+
+      // Verify the first move (bestMove) is legal in the initial position
+      const chess = new Chess(scenario.initialPosition.fen);
+      const firstMove = chess.move({
+        from: scenario.creatingMove.from,
+        to: scenario.creatingMove.to,
+        promotion: scenario.creatingMove.promotion,
+      });
+      expect(firstMove).toBeTruthy();
+      expect(firstMove).toMatchObject({
+        from: scenario.creatingMove.from,
+        to: scenario.creatingMove.to,
+      });
+
+      // Verify it's the correct side's turn
+      const turnColor = scenario.initialPosition.fen.split(' ')[1];
+      expect(turnColor).toBe(side === 'white' ? 'w' : 'b');
     },
   );
 });

src/lib/i18n/translations.ts

@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ export interface Translations {
         playAsBlack: string;
         randomColor: string;
         analyzeGame: string;
+        learningArea: string;
         savedGamesTitle: string;
         savedGamesEmpty: string;
         opponentLabel: string;
@@ -181,6 +182,37 @@ export interface Translations {
         };
         stepIndicator: (step: number, total: number) => string;
     };
+
+    // Learning Area
+    learning: {
+        title: string;
+        subtitle: string;
+        tacticalPatterns: string;
+        openings: string;
+        comingSoon: string;
+        backToMenu: string;
+        patterns: {
+            pin: string;
+            skewer: string;
+            fork: string;
+            discoveredCheck: string;
+            doubleAttack: string;
+            overloading: string;
+            backRankWeakness: string;
+            trappedPiece: string;
+        };
+        practice: {
+            title: string;
+            hint: string;
+            makeYourMove: string;
+            correct: string;
+            incorrect: string;
+            tryAgain: string;
+            nextExercise: string;
+            backToLearning: string;
+            findTheMove: string;
+        };
+    };
 }
 
 const en: Translations = {
@@ -223,6 +255,7 @@ const en: Translations = {
         playAsBlack: 'Play as Black',
         randomColor: 'Random',
         analyzeGame: 'Analyze a Game',
+        learningArea: 'Learning Area',
         savedGamesTitle: 'Unfinished games',
         savedGamesEmpty: 'No unfinished games yet.',
         opponentLabel: 'Opponent',
@@ -352,6 +385,35 @@ const en: Translations = {
         },
         stepIndicator: (step: number, total: number) => `Step ${step} of ${total}`,
     },
+    learning: {
+        title: 'Learning Area',
+        subtitle: 'Practice tactical patterns and openings',
+        tacticalPatterns: 'Tactical Patterns',
+        openings: 'Openings',
+        comingSoon: 'Coming Soon',
+        backToMenu: 'Back to Menu',
+        patterns: {
+            pin: 'Pin',
+            skewer: 'Skewer',
+            fork: 'Fork',
+            discoveredCheck: 'Discovered Check',
+            doubleAttack: 'Double Attack',
+            overloading: 'Overloading',
+            backRankWeakness: 'Back Rank Weakness',
+            trappedPiece: 'Trapped Piece',
+        },
+        practice: {
+            title: 'Tactical Practice',
+            hint: 'Hint',
+            makeYourMove: 'Make your move on the board',
+            correct: 'Correct! Well done!',
+            incorrect: 'Not quite. Try again!',
+            tryAgain: 'Try Again',
+            nextExercise: 'Next Exercise',
+            backToLearning: 'Back to Learning Area',
+            findTheMove: 'Find the move that creates a',
+        },
+    },
 };
 
 const de: Translations = {
@@ -394,6 +456,7 @@ const de: Translations = {
         playAsBlack: 'Als Schwarz spielen',
         randomColor: 'Zufällig',
         analyzeGame: 'Partie analysieren',
+        learningArea: 'Lernbereich',
         savedGamesTitle: 'Unfertige Partien',
         savedGamesEmpty: 'Keine unfertigen Partien vorhanden.',
         opponentLabel: 'Gegner',
@@ -523,6 +586,35 @@ const de: Translations = {
         },
         stepIndicator: (step: number, total: number) => `Schritt ${step} von ${total}`,
     },
+    learning: {
+        title: 'Lernbereich',
+        subtitle: 'Übe taktische Muster und Eröffnungen',
+        tacticalPatterns: 'Taktische Muster',
+        openings: 'Eröffnungen',
+        comingSoon: 'Demnächst',
+        backToMenu: 'Zurück zum Menü',
+        patterns: {
+            pin: 'Fesselung',
+            skewer: 'Spieß',
+            fork: 'Gabel',
+            discoveredCheck: 'Abzugsschach',
+            doubleAttack: 'Doppelangriff',
+            overloading: 'Überlastung',
+            backRankWeakness: 'Grundreihenschwäche',
+            trappedPiece: 'Gefangene Figur',
+        },
+        practice: {
+            title: 'Taktiktraining',
+            hint: 'Hinweis',
+            makeYourMove: 'Mache deinen Zug auf dem Brett',
+            correct: 'Richtig! Gut gemacht!',
+            incorrect: 'Nicht ganz. Versuch es nochmal!',
+            tryAgain: 'Nochmal versuchen',
+            nextExercise: 'Nächste Übung',
+            backToLearning: 'Zurück zum Lernbereich',
+            findTheMove: 'Finde den Zug, der eine',
+        },
+    },
 };
 
 const fr: Translations = {
@@ -565,6 +657,7 @@ const fr: Translations = {
         playAsBlack: 'Jouer Noirs',
         randomColor: 'Aléatoire',
         analyzeGame: 'Analyser une partie',
+        learningArea: 'Zone d\'apprentissage',
         savedGamesTitle: 'Parties inachevées',
         savedGamesEmpty: 'Aucune partie en cours.',
         opponentLabel: 'Adversaire',
@@ -694,6 +787,35 @@ const fr: Translations = {
         },
         stepIndicator: (step: number, total: number) => `Étape ${step} sur ${total}`,
     },
+    learning: {
+        title: 'Zone d\'apprentissage',
+        subtitle: 'Pratiquez les motifs tactiques et les ouvertures',
+        tacticalPatterns: 'Motifs tactiques',
+        openings: 'Ouvertures',
+        comingSoon: 'Bientôt disponible',
+        backToMenu: 'Retour au menu',
+        patterns: {
+            pin: 'Clouage',
+            skewer: 'Enfilade',
+            fork: 'Fourchette',
+            discoveredCheck: 'Échec à la découverte',
+            doubleAttack: 'Double attaque',
+            overloading: 'Surcharge',
+            backRankWeakness: 'Faiblesse de la dernière rangée',
+            trappedPiece: 'Pièce piégée',
+        },
+        practice: {
+            title: 'Pratique tactique',
+            hint: 'Indice',
+            makeYourMove: 'Faites votre coup sur l\'échiquier',
+            correct: 'Correct ! Bien joué !',
+            incorrect: 'Pas tout à fait. Réessayez !',
+            tryAgain: 'Réessayer',
+            nextExercise: 'Exercice suivant',
+            backToLearning: 'Retour à la zone d\'apprentissage',
+            findTheMove: 'Trouvez le coup qui crée un',
+        },
+    },
 };
 
 const it: Translations = {
@@ -736,6 +858,7 @@ const it: Translations = {
         playAsBlack: 'Gioca Nero',
         randomColor: 'Casuale',
         analyzeGame: 'Analizza una partita',
+        learningArea: 'Area di apprendimento',
         savedGamesTitle: 'Partite non finite',
         savedGamesEmpty: 'Nessuna partita in corso.',
         opponentLabel: 'Avversario',
@@ -865,6 +988,35 @@ const it: Translations = {
         },
         stepIndicator: (step: number, total: number) => `Passo ${step} di ${total}`,
     },
+    learning: {
+        title: 'Area di apprendimento',
+        subtitle: 'Pratica schemi tattici e aperture',
+        tacticalPatterns: 'Schemi tattici',
+        openings: 'Aperture',
+        comingSoon: 'Prossimamente',
+        backToMenu: 'Torna al menu',
+        patterns: {
+            pin: 'Inchiodatura',
+            skewer: 'Infilata',
+            fork: 'Forchetta',
+            discoveredCheck: 'Scacco di scoperta',
+            doubleAttack: 'Doppio attacco',
+            overloading: 'Sovraccarico',
+            backRankWeakness: 'Debolezza dell\'ultima traversa',
+            trappedPiece: 'Pezzo intrappolato',
+        },
+        practice: {
+            title: 'Pratica tattica',
+            hint: 'Suggerimento',
+            makeYourMove: 'Fai la tua mossa sulla scacchiera',
+            correct: 'Corretto! Ben fatto!',
+            incorrect: 'Non proprio. Riprova!',
+            tryAgain: 'Riprova',
+            nextExercise: 'Prossimo esercizio',
+            backToLearning: 'Torna all\'area di apprendimento',
+            findTheMove: 'Trova la mossa che crea un',
+        },
+    },
 };
 
 const pl: Translations = {
@@ -907,6 +1059,7 @@ const pl: Translations = {
         playAsBlack: 'Graj czarnymi',
         randomColor: 'Losowo',
         analyzeGame: 'Analizuj partię',
+        learningArea: 'Strefa nauki',
         savedGamesTitle: 'Niedokończone partie',
         savedGamesEmpty: 'Brak niedokończonych partii.',
         opponentLabel: 'Przeciwnik',
@@ -1036,6 +1189,35 @@ const pl: Translations = {
         },
         stepIndicator: (step: number, total: number) => `Krok ${step} z ${total}`,
     },
+    learning: {
+        title: 'Strefa nauki',
+        subtitle: 'Ćwicz wzorce taktyczne i otwarcia',
+        tacticalPatterns: 'Wzorce taktyczne',
+        openings: 'Otwarcia',
+        comingSoon: 'Wkrótce',
+        backToMenu: 'Powrót do menu',
+        patterns: {
+            pin: 'Związanie',
+            skewer: 'Szpikulec',
+            fork: 'Widły',
+            discoveredCheck: 'Szach z odkrycia',
+            doubleAttack: 'Podwójny atak',
+            overloading: 'Przeciążenie',
+            backRankWeakness: 'Słabość ostatniej linii',
+            trappedPiece: 'Uwięziona figura',
+        },
+        practice: {
+            title: 'Trening taktyczny',
+            hint: 'Podpowiedź',
+            makeYourMove: 'Wykonaj ruch na szachownicy',
+            correct: 'Poprawnie! Dobra robota!',
+            incorrect: 'Nie do końca. Spróbuj ponownie!',
+            tryAgain: 'Spróbuj ponownie',
+            nextExercise: 'Następne ćwiczenie',
+            backToLearning: 'Powrót do strefy nauki',
+            findTheMove: 'Znajdź ruch, który tworzy',
+        },
+    },
 };
 
 export const translations: Record<SupportedLanguage, Translations> = {

src/lib/tacticalLibrary.ts

@@ -71,13 +71,22 @@ export interface TacticExerciseParams {
   patternType: TacticalPatternType;
   side: Color;
   maxDepthFromInitial?: number;
+  difficulty?: 'easy' | 'medium' | 'hard';  // Difficulty filter
+}
+
+export interface PuzzleMove {
+  uci: string;
+  san: string;
+  player: boolean;  // true if player move, false if opponent move
 }
 
 export interface TacticExercise {
   startPosition: Position;
-  solutionMove: Move;
+  solutionMove: Move;  // First player move (for backward compatibility)
   resultPosition: Position;
   pattern: TacticalPattern;
+  moves?: PuzzleMove[];  // Full move sequence (optional for backward compatibility)
+  rating?: number;  // Puzzle difficulty rating
 }
 
 export interface GeneratedTacticPosition {
@@ -121,9 +130,8 @@ type PieceInfo = { square: Square; piece: Piece };
 function attackMap(chess: Chess, side: Color): Map<Square, Square[]> {
   const attacks = new Map<Square, Square[]>();
   for (const { square } of collectPieces(chess, side)) {
-    const moves = chess.moves({ square, verbose: true }) as ChessMove[];
+    const targets = squaresAttackedBy(chess, square);
-    for (const move of moves) {
+    for (const target of targets) {
-      const target = move.to as Square;
       if (!attacks.has(target)) attacks.set(target, []);
       attacks.get(target)!.push(square);
     }
@@ -148,6 +156,24 @@ function collectPieces(chess: Chess, side: Color): PieceInfo[] {
   return result;
 }
 
+function findKing(chess: Chess, side: Color): Square | null {
+  const pieces = collectPieces(chess, side);
+  const king = pieces.find(p => p.piece.type === "k");
+  return king ? king.square : null;
+}
+
+function findAttackersOfSquare(chess: Chess, target: Square, attackingSide: Color): Square[] {
+  const attackers: Square[] = [];
+  const pieces = collectPieces(chess, attackingSide);
+  for (const { square } of pieces) {
+    const attacks = squaresAttackedBy(chess, square);
+    if (attacks.includes(target)) {
+      attackers.push(square);
+    }
+  }
+  return attackers;
+}
+
 function raySquares(from: Square, df: number, dr: number): Square[] {
   const squares: Square[] = [];
   const fileIndex = FILES.indexOf(from[0] as (typeof FILES)[number]);
@@ -204,24 +230,65 @@ function detectPinsAndSkewers(chess: Chess, side: Color): TacticalPattern[] {
     for (const [df, dr] of directions[slider.piece.type]) {
       const ray = raySquares(slider.square, df, dr);
       const seen: Array<PieceInfo & { color: Color }> = [];
+
+      // Collect all pieces on the ray (not just first 2)
       for (const square of ray) {
         const occupier = chess.get(square);
         if (occupier) {
           seen.push({ square, piece: occupier, color: occupier.color === "w" ? "white" : "black" });
-          if (seen.length === 2) break;
         }
       }
+
+      // Need at least 2 pieces for a pin or skewer
       if (seen.length < 2) continue;
-      const [first, second] = seen;
+
-      if (first.color !== opponent || second.color !== opponent) continue;
+      // Check all pairs of opponent pieces on the ray
-      const firstValue = pieceValues[first.piece.type];
+      for (let i = 0; i < seen.length - 1; i++) {
-      const secondValue = pieceValues[second.piece.type];
+        const first = seen[i];
-      const isPin = second.piece.type === "k" || secondValue > firstValue;
+
-      const isSkewer = firstValue > secondValue && firstValue >= 300;
+        // First piece must be opponent's
-      if (isPin) {
+        if (first.color !== opponent) continue;
-        results.push({ type: "PIN", side, attackerSquares: [slider.square], targetSquares: [first.square], keySquares: [second.square] });
+
-      } else if (isSkewer) {
+        // Find the next opponent piece after 'first'
-        results.push({ type: "SKEWER", side, attackerSquares: [slider.square], targetSquares: [first.square, second.square] });
+        let second: (PieceInfo & { color: Color }) | null = null;
+        for (let j = i + 1; j < seen.length; j++) {
+          if (seen[j].color === opponent) {
+            second = seen[j];
+            break;
+          }
+        }
+
+        if (!second) continue;
+
+        const firstValue = pieceValues[first.piece.type];
+        const secondValue = pieceValues[second.piece.type];
+
+        // PIN: The second piece is the king OR more valuable than the first
+        // This pins the first piece because moving it would expose the more valuable second piece
+        const isPin = second.piece.type === "k" || secondValue > firstValue;
+
+        // SKEWER: The first piece is more valuable than the second
+        // This forces the first piece to move, exposing the second piece
+        const isSkewer = firstValue > secondValue && firstValue >= 300;
+
+        if (isPin) {
+          results.push({
+            type: "PIN",
+            side,
+            attackerSquares: [slider.square],
+            targetSquares: [first.square],
+            keySquares: [second.square]
+          });
+          // If we found a pin to the king, that's the most important one for this ray
+          if (second.piece.type === "k") break;
+        } else if (isSkewer) {
+          results.push({
+            type: "SKEWER",
+            side,
+            attackerSquares: [slider.square],
+            targetSquares: [first.square, second.square]
+          });
+        }
       }
     }
   }
@@ -229,10 +296,98 @@ function detectPinsAndSkewers(chess: Chess, side: Color): TacticalPattern[] {
 }
 
 function squaresAttackedBy(chess: Chess, from: Square): Square[] {
+  const piece = chess.get(from);
+  if (!piece) return [];
+
+  // For pieces that aren't the current side to move, we need to calculate attacks manually
+  // because chess.moves() only returns moves for the side to move
+  const currentTurn = chess.turn();
+  if (piece.color !== currentTurn) {
+    return squaresAttackedByPiece(chess, from, piece);
+  }
+
   const moves = chess.moves({ square: from, verbose: true }) as ChessMove[];
   return moves.map(m => m.to as Square);
 }
 
+function squaresAttackedByPiece(chess: Chess, from: Square, piece: Piece): Square[] {
+  const attacks: Square[] = [];
+  const fileIndex = FILES.indexOf(from[0] as (typeof FILES)[number]);
+  const rankIndex = parseInt(from[1], 10) - 1;
+
+  const trySquare = (file: number, rank: number): Square | null => {
+    if (file < 0 || file > 7 || rank < 0 || rank > 7) return null;
+    return `${FILES[file]}${rank + 1}` as Square;
+  };
+
+  switch (piece.type) {
+    case "p": {
+      // Pawns attack diagonally
+      const direction = piece.color === "w" ? 1 : -1;
+      const left = trySquare(fileIndex - 1, rankIndex + direction);
+      const right = trySquare(fileIndex + 1, rankIndex + direction);
+      if (left) attacks.push(left);
+      if (right) attacks.push(right);
+      break;
+    }
+    case "n": {
+      // Knight moves
+      const offsets = [
+        [-2, -1], [-2, 1], [-1, -2], [-1, 2],
+        [1, -2], [1, 2], [2, -1], [2, 1]
+      ];
+      for (const [df, dr] of offsets) {
+        const sq = trySquare(fileIndex + df, rankIndex + dr);
+        if (sq) attacks.push(sq);
+      }
+      break;
+    }
+    case "b": {
+      // Bishop moves (diagonals)
+      for (const [df, dr] of [[1, 1], [1, -1], [-1, 1], [-1, -1]]) {
+        const ray = raySquares(from, df, dr);
+        for (const sq of ray) {
+          attacks.push(sq);
+          if (chess.get(sq)) break; // Stop at first piece
+        }
+      }
+      break;
+    }
+    case "r": {
+      // Rook moves (straight lines)
+      for (const [df, dr] of [[1, 0], [-1, 0], [0, 1], [0, -1]]) {
+        const ray = raySquares(from, df, dr);
+        for (const sq of ray) {
+          attacks.push(sq);
+          if (chess.get(sq)) break; // Stop at first piece
+        }
+      }
+      break;
+    }
+    case "q": {
+      // Queen moves (diagonals + straight lines)
+      for (const [df, dr] of [[1, 1], [1, -1], [-1, 1], [-1, -1], [1, 0], [-1, 0], [0, 1], [0, -1]]) {
+        const ray = raySquares(from, df, dr);
+        for (const sq of ray) {
+          attacks.push(sq);
+          if (chess.get(sq)) break; // Stop at first piece
+        }
+      }
+      break;
+    }
+    case "k": {
+      // King moves (one square in any direction)
+      for (const [df, dr] of [[1, 1], [1, -1], [-1, 1], [-1, -1], [1, 0], [-1, 0], [0, 1], [0, -1]]) {
+        const sq = trySquare(fileIndex + df, rankIndex + dr);
+        if (sq) attacks.push(sq);
+      }
+      break;
+    }
+  }
+
+  return attacks;
+}
+
 function detectFork(chess: Chess, side: Color): TacticalPattern[] {
   const patterns: TacticalPattern[] = [];
   for (const { square } of collectPieces(chess, side)) {
@@ -297,7 +452,22 @@ function detectDoubleAttack(chess: Chess, side: Color): TacticalPattern[] {
     .filter(op => valuable(op.piece) && attacks.has(op.square))
     .map(op => op.square);
   if (threatenedTargets.length >= 2) {
-    return [{ type: "DOUBLE_ATTACK", side, attackerSquares: [], targetSquares: threatenedTargets }];
+    // Find all pieces that attack at least 2 of the threatened targets
+    const attackerSquares = new Set<Square>();
+    for (const target of threatenedTargets) {
+      const attackers = attacks.get(target) || [];
+      for (const attacker of attackers) {
+        // Check if this attacker attacks at least 2 targets
+        const targetsAttackedByThis = threatenedTargets.filter(t => {
+          const attackersOfT = attacks.get(t) || [];
+          return attackersOfT.includes(attacker);
+        });
+        if (targetsAttackedByThis.length >= 2) {
+          attackerSquares.add(attacker);
+        }
+      }
+    }
+    return [{ type: "DOUBLE_ATTACK", side, attackerSquares: Array.from(attackerSquares), targetSquares: threatenedTargets }];
   }
   return [];
 }
@@ -393,10 +563,116 @@ export function findTacticalOpportunitiesForSide(position: Position, side: Color
   const moves = chess.moves({ verbose: true }) as ChessMove[];
   for (const move of moves) {
     if (move.color !== toChessColor(side)) continue;
+
+    // Skip moves that capture the king (they create invalid positions)
+    if (move.captured === "k") continue;
+
     const clone = new Chess(position.fen);
     clone.move(move);
+
+    // Check for trapped piece capture
+    // If the move captures a piece that had no legal moves in the initial position, it's capturing a trapped piece
+    if (move.captured) {
+      const capturedSquare = move.to;
+      const initialChess = new Chess(position.fen);
+      const capturedPieceMoves = initialChess.moves({ square: capturedSquare, verbose: true }) as ChessMove[];
+      if (capturedPieceMoves.length === 0) {
+        // The captured piece was trapped
+        opportunities.push({
+          move: { from: move.from, to: move.to, promotion: move.promotion as Move["promotion"] | undefined },
+          pattern: {
+            type: "TRAPPED_PIECE",
+            side,
+            attackerSquares: [move.from],
+            targetSquares: [capturedSquare],
+          },
+        });
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Check for discovered check/attack
+    // A discovered check occurs when moving a piece reveals an attack from another piece
+    if (clone.inCheck()) {
+      // Find which piece is giving check
+      const opponent = side === "white" ? "black" : "white";
+      const opponentKingSquare = findKing(clone, opponent);
+      if (opponentKingSquare) {
+        const attackers = findAttackersOfSquare(clone, opponentKingSquare, side);
+        // If the checking piece is not the piece that moved, it's a discovered check
+        for (const attacker of attackers) {
+          if (attacker !== move.to) {
+            const targetPiece = clone.get(opponentKingSquare);
+            const type: TacticalPatternType = targetPiece?.type === "k" ? "DISCOVERED_CHECK" : "DISCOVERED_ATTACK";
+            opportunities.push({
+              move: { from: move.from, to: move.to, promotion: move.promotion as Move["promotion"] | undefined },
+              pattern: {
+                type,
+                side,
+                attackerSquares: [attacker],
+                targetSquares: [opponentKingSquare],
+                keySquares: [move.to], // The piece that moved away
+              },
+            });
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Check for overloading
+    // Overloading occurs when a defender must choose between two defensive duties
+    // Common pattern: a piece defends both a square and the back rank
+    if (clone.inCheck()) {
+      const opponent = side === "white" ? "black" : "white";
+      const opponentKingSquare = findKing(clone, opponent);
+      if (opponentKingSquare) {
+        // Find pieces that can capture the checking piece
+        const opponentMoves = clone.moves({ verbose: true }) as ChessMove[];
+        const capturingMoves = opponentMoves.filter(m => m.to === move.to && m.from !== opponentKingSquare);
+
+        // For each capturing move, check if the capturing piece was defending something important
+        for (const captureMove of capturingMoves) {
+          const defenderSquare = captureMove.from;
+
+          // Check what the defender was defending before it captures
+          const beforeCapture = new Chess(position.fen);
+          const defenderAttacks = squaresAttackedBy(beforeCapture, defenderSquare);
+
+          // Count how many valuable pieces/squares the defender was protecting
+          let defendedCount = 0;
+          const defendedSquares: Square[] = [];
+
+          for (const sq of defenderAttacks) {
+            const piece = beforeCapture.get(sq);
+            if (piece && piece.color === toChessColor(opponent) && valuable(piece)) {
+              defendedCount++;
+              defendedSquares.push(sq);
+            }
+          }
+
+          // If the defender was protecting 2+ things (including the square it's on), it's overloaded
+          if (defendedCount >= 1 || defenderAttacks.length >= 3) {
+            opportunities.push({
+              move: { from: move.from, to: move.to, promotion: move.promotion as Move["promotion"] | undefined },
+              pattern: {
+                type: "OVERLOADING",
+                side,
+                attackerSquares: [move.to],
+                targetSquares: [defenderSquare, move.to],
+              },
+            });
+            break; // Found overloading
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
     const patterns = detectTacticsForSide({ fen: clone.fen() }, side);
     for (const pattern of patterns) {
+      // Skip patterns we handle specially above
+      if (pattern.type === "DISCOVERED_CHECK" || pattern.type === "DISCOVERED_ATTACK") continue;
+      if (pattern.type === "TRAPPED_PIECE") continue; // We detect this specially above
+      if (pattern.type === "OVERLOADING") continue; // We detect this specially above
+
       opportunities.push({
         move: { from: move.from, to: move.to, promotion: move.promotion as Move["promotion"] | undefined },
         pattern,
@@ -413,6 +689,10 @@ export function findRiskyMoves(position: Position, side: Color): TacticalRisk[]
   const opponent: Color = side === "white" ? "black" : "white";
   for (const move of moves) {
     if (move.color !== toChessColor(side)) continue;
+
+    // Skip moves that capture the king (they create invalid positions)
+    if (move.captured === "k") continue;
+
     const clone = new Chess(position.fen);
     clone.move(move);
     const opponentPatterns = findTacticalOpportunitiesForSide({ fen: clone.fen() }, opponent).map(o => o.pattern);
@@ -432,7 +712,7 @@ export function identifyGambit(movesSan: string[]): GambitMatch | null {
 }
 
 export function listPossibleGambits(movesSan: string[]): GambitMatch[] {
-  const definitions = gambitDefinitions as GambleDefinition[];
+  const definitions = (gambitDefinitions as any).gambits as GambleDefinition[];
   const matches: GambitMatch[] = [];
   for (const gambit of definitions) {
     let matched = 0;
@@ -455,20 +735,44 @@ export function listPossibleGambits(movesSan: string[]): GambitMatch[] {
 
 export function generateTacticExercise(params: TacticExerciseParams): TacticExercise {
   const dataset = tacticalFixtures[params.patternType];
-  const cases = dataset.cases.filter((c: any) => c.sideToMove === params.side);
+
-  const chosen = cases[0] || dataset.cases[0];
+  // Filter by side
-  if (!chosen) {
+  let cases = dataset.cases.filter((c: any) => c.sideToMove === params.side);
-    throw new Error(`No fixture available for pattern ${params.patternType}`);
+
+  // Filter by difficulty if specified
+  if (params.difficulty) {
+    const difficultyRanges = {
+      easy: { min: 800, max: 1400 },
+      medium: { min: 1400, max: 1800 },
+      hard: { min: 1800, max: 2200 },
+    };
+    const range = difficultyRanges[params.difficulty];
+    cases = cases.filter((c: any) => {
+      const rating = c.rating || 1500; // Default to medium if no rating
+      return rating >= range.min && rating < range.max;
+    });
   }
+
+  const pool = cases.length > 0 ? cases : dataset.cases;
+
+  if (pool.length === 0) {
+    throw new Error(`No fixture available for pattern ${params.patternType} with difficulty ${params.difficulty || 'any'}`);
+  }
+
+  // Pick a random case instead of always the first one
+  const chosen = pool[Math.floor(Math.random() * pool.length)];
+
   return {
     startPosition: { fen: chosen.initialFen },
     solutionMove: {
       from: chosen.bestMove.uci.substring(0, 2),
       to: chosen.bestMove.uci.substring(2, 4),
-      promotion: chosen.bestMove.uci.length > 4 ? chosen.bestMove.uci.substring(4, 5) : undefined,
+      promotion: chosen.bestMove.uci.length > 4 ? (chosen.bestMove.uci.substring(4, 5) as Move["promotion"]) : undefined,
     },
     resultPosition: { fen: chosen.resultingFen },
-    pattern: chosen.expectedPattern,
+    pattern: chosen.expectedPattern as TacticalPattern,
+    moves: chosen.moves,  // Include full move sequence
+    rating: chosen.rating,  // Include puzzle rating
   };
 }
 
@@ -506,7 +810,7 @@ export function generateTacticPosition(
     initialPosition: { fen: chosen.initialFen },
     creatingMove,
     resultingPosition: { fen: chosen.resultingFen },
-    expectedPattern: chosen.expectedPattern,
+    expectedPattern: chosen.expectedPattern as TacticalPattern,
   };
 }