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 Sfidë

Checkmate Practice

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Past the Guards

White to move.
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

Helpful Servant

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Maximum Cooperation

White to move.
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

The Point

White to move.
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

See Through

Black to play.
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

Side Rank Shot

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Weak Dark Squares

White to move.
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

Deadly Bishops

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Lots of Pins

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Scholarly Stuff

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Queenside Scholar

White to move.
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

Long Range Bomber

White to move.
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

In My Way

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Sinister Dealings

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Not So Fast, There!

Black to move
1 Sfidë

Pseudo Philidor

Black to play.
1 Sfidë

Which Way?

Black to play
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

Johnny Mnemonic

White to move.
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

An Early Shower

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Epaulettes

Black to play.
1 Sfidë

Excommunicated!

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Simple Minds

White to move.
1 Sfidë

Sideslip

White to move.
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

Precarious Timing

White to move
1 Sfidë

Missed Opportunity

White to play
1 Sfidë

Rude Waiter

White to play
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

Cavalry Officer

Black to play
1 Sfidë
1 Sfidë

Locked Myself In

White to play
1 Sfidë

King in the Open

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

Three's the Charm

How can White hold a draw?
5 Sfida

Perpetual Motion

White to play
4 Sfida
1 Sfidë

Why We Castle

White to play
2 Sfida

Stalemate Practice

White to play
1 Sfidë

Kamikaze

Black to play
1 Sfidë

Zugzwang

White to play
2 Sfida

Things to Avoid

White to play
1 Sfidë
2 Sfida

Basic Checkmates and More

Variete
77 Mësime
S'ka Video
88 Sfida
Shperndarë 12/7/2007