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I don't understand how to do checkmates on any game - please give examples so I understand.

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IAmVeryBadAtChessAAA
IAmVeryBadAtChessAAA
Dec 21, 2022
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I don't understand when a move that could kill the king is a checkmate or isn't. It's super confusing and would love tips.

RussBell
RussBell
Dec 21, 2022
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Basic Checkmates: Checkmate patterns...

https://www.chessstrategyonline.com/content/tutorials/basic-checkmates-basic-checkmate-patterns

10 Fastest Checkmates...

https://www.chess.com/article/view/fastest-chess-checkmates

36 Checkmate Patterns That All Chess Players Should Know...

https://chessfox.com/checkmate-patterns/

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess...a book review...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/bobby-fischer-teaches-chessa-book-review

Simple Checkmates by A.J. Gillam

https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Checkmates-More-Exercises-Novices/dp/034540307X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=26WPU2X9WEUZF&keywords=simple+checkmates&qid=1671654591&s=books&sprefix=simple+checkm%2Cstripbooks%2C166&sr=1-1

DragonGamer231
DragonGamer231
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Dec 21, 2022
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#3

Here are some simpler checkmates:

 

hrarray
hrarray
Dec 22, 2022
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#4
In that first position, best not to do it set it up that way, you might accidentally stalemate
Knights_of_Doom
Knights_of_Doom
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Dec 22, 2022
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Check out "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess".  I know of no better way for a beginner to learn typical checkmating patterns.  Super easy read.

Knights_of_Doom
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Dec 22, 2022
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In the first position, it is worth observing that Qb8 also checkmates.