Very nice data base. Isn't there a way to save our favourite articles so we can reach them whenever we want?

Thanx ;)

Very nice collection, especially the historical examples.

Thank you very much 

wow!!

not forced here but the mate next move probably deserves a mention as a type of back rank mate:-

http://www.chess.com/echess/game.html?id=43517685

there are 3 checkmates in the following postion:-
http://www.chess.com/echess/game.html?id=43484980

and another one of my games looked like this:-

 

Idem. Thanks from Chile for the stuff!!! Can`t with words my gratitude, or at least with english words . Thanks ! !

fantastic!!!

Brillant!!!!!

Magnifico, gracias.

Very entertaining! Thanks a lot for all the awesome mating patterns!

thanks batgirl

I can not thank you enough, batgirl! What an awesome article that I will be back to read again and again! Excellent post..!

isn't the so called forced dovetail a gueridon? (if thats how the name is spelled)

it's enlightening... i already recommended to some newbie friends for reference. ..

the last two mates are really good, like smothered mate as well

Dear Batgirl,

It is with the most profound appreciation that I commend you for your voluminous contributions of the highest calibre to the world of chess. I am somewhat of a neophyte in this area, but I clearly recognize your depth and sensitivity as you treat each topic you choose to write about. I have greatly enjoyed your writings, and look forward to more. Batgirl, you are truly gifted. Best wishes.

SirDonald

Thank you

These are very helpful! What a great idea Batgirl! Thanks.

Hey nice stuff got to rember these patterns cause i swear that i come across those situations all the time.

thanks batgirl!

Good observation Mr. Brown.

I made amends.