Chess Players Lack Consistent Daily Exposure to Tactical Puzzles
Chess enthusiasts who want to improve their tactical pattern recognition struggle to build consistent daily practice habits. Existing puzzle platforms require deliberate navigation, creating friction that reduces how often players actually engage with tactics training. The new tab page is proposed as an ambient touchpoint to lower that friction, but this is a product showcase rather than a validated pain point.
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