Basic Checkmates and More

Basic Checkmates and More

Do you know the basics of chess, but want to get better?

Do you want to learn new checkmating ideas? Do you want to increases your ability to deliver checkmates in your own games? Then this is the course for you! This module was designed to help you practice winning checkmates as well as other key tactics. Start checkmating your opponents today!

Here is what you will learn:

  • Learn common checkmate patterns!
  • Learn how to destroy your opponent's kingside defenses!
  • Learn how to use Zugwang and Kamikaze tactics to checkmate your opponents! 

Back Rank Mate

White to move.
1 haaste

Checkmate Practice

White to move.
1 haaste

Past the Guards

White to move.
1 haaste
1 haaste

Helpful Servant

White to move.
1 haaste

Maximum Cooperation

White to move.
1 haaste
1 haaste

The Point

White to move.
1 haaste
1 haaste
1 haaste

See Through

Black to play.
1 haaste
1 haaste
1 haaste
1 haaste
1 haaste

Side Rank Shot

White to move.
1 haaste

Weak Dark Squares

White to move.
1 haaste
1 haaste
2 haasteita

Deadly Bishops

White to move.
1 haaste

Lots of Pins

White to move.
1 haaste

Scholarly Stuff

White to move.
1 haaste

Queenside Scholar

White to move.
1 haaste
1 haaste

Long Range Bomber

White to move.
1 haaste
1 haaste

In My Way

White to move.
1 haaste

Sinister Dealings

White to move.
1 haaste

Not So Fast, There!

Black to move
1 haaste

Pseudo Philidor

Black to play.
1 haaste

Which Way?

Black to play
1 haaste
1 haaste

Johnny Mnemonic

White to move.
1 haaste
1 haaste

An Early Shower

White to move.
1 haaste

Epaulettes

Black to play.
1 haaste

Excommunicated!

White to move.
1 haaste

Simple Minds

White to move.
1 haaste

Sideslip

White to move.
1 haaste
1 haaste
1 haaste
1 haaste

Precarious Timing

White to move
1 haaste

Missed Opportunity

White to play
1 haaste

Rude Waiter

White to play
1 haaste
1 haaste
1 haaste

Cavalry Officer

Black to play
1 haaste
1 haaste

Locked Myself In

White to play
1 haaste

King in the Open

White's lead in development is the important factor.
1 haaste

Three's the Charm

How can White hold a draw?
5 haasteita

Perpetual Motion

White to play
4 haasteita
1 haaste

Why We Castle

White to play
2 haasteita

Stalemate Practice

White to play
1 haaste

Kamikaze

Black to play
1 haaste

Zugzwang

White to play
2 haasteita

Things to Avoid

White to play
1 haaste
2 haasteita