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.
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Checkmate Practice

White to move.
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Past the Guards

White to move.
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Helpful Servant

White to move.
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Maximum Cooperation

White to move.
1 provocare
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The Point

White to move.
1 provocare
1 provocare
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See Through

Black to play.
1 provocare
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Side Rank Shot

White to move.
1 provocare

Weak Dark Squares

White to move.
1 provocare
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Deadly Bishops

White to move.
1 provocare

Lots of Pins

White to move.
1 provocare

Scholarly Stuff

White to move.
1 provocare

Queenside Scholar

White to move.
1 provocare
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Long Range Bomber

White to move.
1 provocare
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In My Way

White to move.
1 provocare

Sinister Dealings

White to move.
1 provocare

Not So Fast, There!

Black to move
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Pseudo Philidor

Black to play.
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Which Way?

Black to play
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1 provocare
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Johnny Mnemonic

White to move.
1 provocare
1 provocare

An Early Shower

White to move.
1 provocare

Epaulettes

Black to play.
1 provocare
1 provocare

Excommunicated!

White to move.
1 provocare

Simple Minds

White to move.
1 provocare

Sideslip

White to move.
1 provocare
1 provocare
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Precarious Timing

White to move
1 provocare

Missed Opportunity

White to play
1 provocare
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Rude Waiter

White to play
1 provocare
1 provocare
1 provocare

Cavalry Officer

Black to play
1 provocare
1 provocare

Locked Myself In

White to play
1 provocare

King in the Open

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

Three's the Charm

How can White hold a draw?
5 Provocări

Perpetual Motion

White to play
4 Provocări
1 provocare

Why We Castle

White to play
2 Provocări

Stalemate Practice

White to play
1 provocare

Kamikaze

Black to play
1 provocare

Zugzwang

White to play
2 Provocări
1 provocare
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Things to Avoid

White to play
1 provocare
2 Provocări

Basic Checkmates and More

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Emis 12/7/2007