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 Cabaran

Checkmate Practice

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Past the Guards

White to move.
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

Helpful Servant

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Maximum Cooperation

White to move.
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

The Point

White to move.
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

See Through

Black to play.
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

Side Rank Shot

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Weak Dark Squares

White to move.
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran
2 Cabaran

Deadly Bishops

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Lots of Pins

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Scholarly Stuff

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Queenside Scholar

White to move.
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

Long Range Bomber

White to move.
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

In My Way

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Sinister Dealings

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Not So Fast, There!

Black to move
1 Cabaran

Pseudo Philidor

Black to play.
1 Cabaran

Which Way?

Black to play
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

Johnny Mnemonic

White to move.
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

An Early Shower

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Epaulettes

Black to play.
1 Cabaran

Excommunicated!

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Simple Minds

White to move.
1 Cabaran

Sideslip

White to move.
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

Precarious Timing

White to move
1 Cabaran

Missed Opportunity

White to play
1 Cabaran

Rude Waiter

White to play
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

Cavalry Officer

Black to play
1 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

Locked Myself In

White to play
1 Cabaran

King in the Open

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

Three's the Charm

How can White hold a draw?
5 Cabaran

Perpetual Motion

White to play
4 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

Why We Castle

White to play
2 Cabaran

Stalemate Practice

White to play
1 Cabaran

Kamikaze

Black to play
1 Cabaran

Zugzwang

White to play
2 Cabaran
1 Cabaran

Things to Avoid

White to play
1 Cabaran
2 Cabaran