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 Challenge

Checkmate Practice

White to move.
1 Challenge

Past the Guards

White to move.
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

Helpful Servant

White to move.
1 Challenge

Maximum Cooperation

White to move.
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

The Point

White to move.
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

See Through

Black to play.
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

Side Rank Shot

White to move.
1 Challenge

Weak Dark Squares

White to move.
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
2 Challenges

Deadly Bishops

White to move.
1 Challenge

Lots of Pins

White to move.
1 Challenge

Scholarly Stuff

White to move.
1 Challenge

Queenside Scholar

White to move.
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

Long Range Bomber

White to move.
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

In My Way

White to move.
1 Challenge

Sinister Dealings

White to move.
1 Challenge

Not So Fast, There!

Black to move
1 Challenge

Pseudo Philidor

Black to play.
1 Challenge

Which Way?

Black to play
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

Johnny Mnemonic

White to move.
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

An Early Shower

White to move.
1 Challenge

Epaulettes

Black to play.
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

Excommunicated!

White to move.
1 Challenge

Simple Minds

White to move.
1 Challenge

Sideslip

White to move.
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

Precarious Timing

White to move
1 Challenge

Missed Opportunity

White to play
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

Rude Waiter

White to play
1 Challenge
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

Cavalry Officer

Black to play
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

Locked Myself In

White to play
1 Challenge

King in the Open

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

Three's the Charm

How can White hold a draw?
5 Challenges

Perpetual Motion

White to play
4 Challenges
1 Challenge

Why We Castle

White to play
2 Challenges

Stalemate Practice

White to play
1 Challenge

Kamikaze

Black to play
1 Challenge

Zugzwang

White to play
2 Challenges
1 Challenge
1 Challenge

Things to Avoid

White to play
1 Challenge
2 Challenges

Basic Checkmates and More

Allerhande
77 Lessons
No Videos
88 Challenges
Released 12/7/2007