Today, we will begin to look at some basic mating patterns. These patterns are extremely useful in breaking down and killing the opponent's king. Many of these mating patterns are designed to attack the king which has already castled. By learning to recognize and set up these mating patterns, you will become a much stronger and more confident player. And they're FUN!
Mating on open lines and Back Rank Mates
There are many times when the king is stuck on the back rank and can't get out. Here are several more examples:
Many of these positions come from Susan Polgar's excellent tactics book, Chess Tactics For Champions: A Step By Step Guide to Using Tactics and Combinations the Polgar Way by Susan Polgar and Paul Truong (2006)
Today, we will begin to look at some basic mating patterns. These patterns are extremely useful in breaking down and killing the opponent's king. Many of these mating patterns are designed to attack the king which has already castled. By learning to recognize and set up these mating patterns, you will become a much stronger and more confident player.
And they're FUN!
Mating on open lines and Back Rank Mates
There are many times when the king is stuck on the back rank and can't get out. Here are several more examples: