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 Hamon

Checkmate Practice

White to move.
1 Hamon

Past the Guards

White to move.
1 Hamon

Helpful Servant

White to move.
1 Hamon

Maximum Cooperation

White to move.
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

The Point

White to move.
1 Hamon
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

See Through

Black to play.
1 Hamon
1 Hamon
1 Hamon
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

Side Rank Shot

White to move.
1 Hamon

Weak Dark Squares

White to move.
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

Deadly Bishops

White to move.
1 Hamon

Lots of Pins

White to move.
1 Hamon

Scholarly Stuff

White to move.
1 Hamon

Queenside Scholar

White to move.
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

Long Range Bomber

White to move.
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

In My Way

White to move.
1 Hamon

Sinister Dealings

White to move.
1 Hamon

Not So Fast, There!

Black to move
1 Hamon

Pseudo Philidor

Black to play.
1 Hamon

Which Way?

Black to play
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

Johnny Mnemonic

White to move.
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

An Early Shower

White to move.
1 Hamon

Epaulettes

Black to play.
1 Hamon

Excommunicated!

White to move.
1 Hamon

Simple Minds

White to move.
1 Hamon

Sideslip

White to move.
1 Hamon
1 Hamon
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

Precarious Timing

White to move
1 Hamon

Missed Opportunity

White to play
1 Hamon

Rude Waiter

White to play
1 Hamon
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

Cavalry Officer

Black to play
1 Hamon
1 Hamon

Locked Myself In

White to play
1 Hamon

King in the Open

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

Three's the Charm

How can White hold a draw?
5 Hamon

Perpetual Motion

White to play
4 Hamon
1 Hamon

Why We Castle

White to play
2 Hamon

Stalemate Practice

White to play
1 Hamon

Kamikaze

Black to play
1 Hamon

Zugzwang

White to play
2 Hamon

Things to Avoid

White to play
1 Hamon
2 Hamon

Basic Checkmates and More

Sari-sari
77 Aralin
Walang Videos
88 Hamon
Inilabas nung 12/7/2007