Can a king be checkmated with 2 knights?

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Avatar of katie1299

hey does anyone know if it is possible to check mate your opponent with 2 knights, or a knight and a bishop? Thanks.

Avatar of IMKeto

2 Knights, Only if its a help mate.

Yes you can mate with a Bishop and Knight.

Avatar of Strangemover

It is not possible to checkmate with 2 knights. But it is possible with a knight and bishop in about 30 moves with best play from any given starting point.

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Thanks guys!
Avatar of mgx9600

Yes, in both cases.  Bishop and king can force a mate (although I don't know how to); but 2 knights needs opponent to blunder.

Avatar of Brendan_UK

Here's a guide created by Sqod:

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Avatar of prusswan

KNNKP can be decisive with best play from both sides, this is a textbook endgame however.

Avatar of Brendan_UK

Yes, I was going to say when pawn(s) are left on the board they can block off escape routes, and also avoid stalemates, enabling forced mates.