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Any games where player forced mated himself?

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Blaken1674

Has anyone played in or know of a game where a player has forced mated themself? Thought it would be funny if we could start a collection!

trysts

What is that? I've never heard of force mating yourself?

repossession

You sir have a sick mind.

Pat_Zerr

Give me time, the way I play I'm sure it'll happen sooner or later.

Blaken1674

For example you play a knight check that forces a recapture that mates your king

Lucidish_Lux

You might try searching for "selfmate"--that's what I've always heard it called anyway. I've only ever seen it in puzzles, never a real game. I'll be interested to see one if you find one.

TheGrobe

Sounds like a specialized case of a selfmate problem in which your opponent's moves are forced.

TheGrobe

Simple example:

TheGrobe

Gotcha, I was thinking helpmate when you said selfmate.