Center Checkmate 2: I literally just checkmated my opponent in the CENTER — is this even normal?

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Just finished a 3|0 blitz game. Somehow… I checkmated my oponent right in the center (e4)!

It wasn’t a planned tactic—what a surprise.What do you think?

Was it a huge blunder by my opponent, or did I actually set a clever trap?
Have you ever delivered a mate in the center? If so, share your experience or a link—I’d love to see it!
Bonus question: If you were in your opponent’s shoes, how would you have tried to defend?

Thanks in advance for any feedback or similar stories! ♟️

The link:https://www.chess.com/game/live/148116209685

Avatar of Cwsinclair
I checked mated my opponents king in the near centre. I made a trap by sacrificing loads of my pieces. I was nervous if my plan didn’t work.
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Oh that seems dangers and risky