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Mating Patterns
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Hi! This is Chessking47 (or CK47) writing about Mating Patterns. First, Anastasia's Mate. I hope you enjoyed that cute mate. Now, the mate can be applied more strikingly. Combine decoy and clearance sacrifice. �... Read More »
Mating Net
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This article is in relation to Mating Patterns Parts 1 and 2. If you didn't read those yet, please do so before reading this. When you are attacking your opponent's king, the normal reaction is to check as much as possible. It gives you a feeling... Read More »
Mating Patterns Part 2
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Have you read Chessking47's (CK47's) article named Mating Patterns? If not, please head over there and solve the puzzles. I would've have never knew this if it weren't for IM Silman! First, I left off with Legall's Mate, so I will do Morphy's Mat... Read More »
Lawn mower mate
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This is a helpful mate to know for beginners in the endgame. It is how to checkmate with 2 rooks. It is easy to learn and fun to play. Here is it explained: It involves two rooks, although the concept could be used for rook and queen, two queens... Read More »
Underpromotion tactics
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In 90% of the cases pawns are promoted to queens. Sometimes though, it would be better to promote to something else other than a queen, like in the following examples: Here is one that involves promoting to a rook: If you think your skills at ... Read More »