How often does this actually happen?
Based on my memory, you want to force the enemy king into a corner square same color as your bishop.
Bishop Knight check mate
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May 4, 2017
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#3
Correct but it even took stockfish 33 moves ... it's literally the one of the most frustrating thing I've attempted with chess
Yeah, if you don't practice this often (and I just can't imagine any <1800 players do), then it'll probably take many, many moves. Best start counting the 50 no-progress moves for draw if defending.
There is a pretty detailed explanation on YouTube of it. Something to do with centralizing the remaining pieces in the middle and proceeding from there. When I get some time I will find and post the link. I agree though I really struggle with this endgame too, very frustrating.
May 4, 2017
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#7
I've still never had to use this before. It's a relatively useless piece of info that won't help you much. Spend the hour doing tactics instead!
Regardless of its practicality, learning to checkmate with B+N is satisfying once you get it. This ChessNetwork video helped me, but you'll need to practice it. A lot.
Actually I ended up using a different method for the part after you get the king into the wrong corner. The method on the video isn't as efficient as it could be. But it works.
Just looked at OP's ratings. This checkmate is pretty complicated and I wouldn't recommend you try to learn it until your ratings are above 1000 at least. There are other endgame checkmates you should learn first if you haven't already. From easiest to hardest, make sure you can checkmate with:
1. K+Q
2. K+R
3. K+B+B
Only after you've mastered those should you attempt K+B+N. (In case you were wondering, K+N+N isn't a checkmate you can force unless your opponent cooperates.)
May 4, 2017
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#11
I've played this endgame in a handful of games. Half of them, I had the King. The other half, I had the B+N.
I like to practice it because I find it fascinating the number of squares that the knight and bishop can control, and the way the King can be herded into the corner. Although I don't see the endgame often, the practice helps me manipulate the knight and bishop in the middle game.
Does anyone have any helpful tips on this. I cannot get this drill down at all