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 Desafio

Checkmate Practice

White to move.
1 Desafio

Past the Guards

White to move.
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

Helpful Servant

White to move.
1 Desafio

Maximum Cooperation

White to move.
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

The Point

White to move.
1 Desafio
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

See Through

Black to play.
1 Desafio
1 Desafio
1 Desafio
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

Side Rank Shot

White to move.
1 Desafio

Weak Dark Squares

White to move.
1 Desafio
1 Desafio
2 Desafios

Deadly Bishops

White to move.
1 Desafio

Lots of Pins

White to move.
1 Desafio

Scholarly Stuff

White to move.
1 Desafio

Queenside Scholar

White to move.
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

Long Range Bomber

White to move.
1 Desafio
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

In My Way

White to move.
1 Desafio

Sinister Dealings

White to move.
1 Desafio

Not So Fast, There!

Black to move
1 Desafio

Pseudo Philidor

Black to play.
1 Desafio

Which Way?

Black to play
1 Desafio
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

Johnny Mnemonic

White to move.
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

An Early Shower

White to move.
1 Desafio

Epaulettes

Black to play.
1 Desafio

Excommunicated!

White to move.
1 Desafio

Simple Minds

White to move.
1 Desafio

Sideslip

White to move.
1 Desafio
1 Desafio
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

Precarious Timing

White to move
1 Desafio

Missed Opportunity

White to play
1 Desafio

Rude Waiter

White to play
1 Desafio
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

Cavalry Officer

Black to play
1 Desafio
1 Desafio

Locked Myself In

White to play
1 Desafio

King in the Open

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

Three's the Charm

How can White hold a draw?
5 Desafios

Perpetual Motion

White to play
4 Desafios
1 Desafio

Why We Castle

White to play
2 Desafios

Stalemate Practice

White to play
1 Desafio

Kamikaze

Black to play
1 Desafio

Zugzwang

White to play
2 Desafios
1 Desafio

Things to Avoid

White to play
1 Desafio
2 Desafios

Basic Checkmates and More

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Lançado em 12/7/2007