The first thing you learn when you start to train tactics is to look for forcing moves, specifically Checks, Captures, and Threads (the famous CCT) as they force your opponent to take action. So that is what I did, or tried to do when solving tactics and in my games.
Checks, Captures, Threats...and what?
Checks, Captures, Threats...and what?
Checks, Captures, Threats...and what?
The first thing you learn when you start to train tactics is to look for forcing moves, specifically Checks, Captures, and Threads (the famous CCT) as they force your opponent to take action. So that is what I did, or tried to do when solving tactics and in my games.