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This mating pattern and mating net is a variation on the two Bishop mate. The basic elements are: the opposing King castled to the Queenside; two opposing pieces which block the opposing King’s escape to the d file; a Bishop that takes away the King’s escape to the b and c files; a Bishop that […]
This mating pattern and mating net using a Queen and a pawn, or a Queen and a Bishop, may be developed through many different lines. The mating pattern follows the common theme of the Queen being adjacent to and checkmating the opposing King while protected and defended by a pawn or a Bishop. A typical […]
White to Move and Mate in 3
Introductory Overview In this category of simple checkmates/basic endgames, we will examine various combinations from the easiest one (a Queen & King v. King), to slightly more difficult, but still simple checkmates involving the Queen and other pieces and/or pawns. There are nine parts in this tutorial developing the following checkmate mating patterns and mating […]
Below is an example of a simple checkmate, and after the diagram is an explanation. DIAGRAM OBJ-A Example of Simple Checkmate [Note: If you are unfamiliar with the English Algebraic method of notation used in chess (the only official method of notation under FIDE’s Official Rules of Chess), you should first review the Chess Notation […]
II. ย ย ย Basic Principles and Concepts. Now we turn the focus toward basic principles and concepts involving the Knights. Consider two Knights (White’s King Knight and Black’s Queen Knight) positioned on the chessboard after development through the first four moves in the standard French Defense opening as shown in Diagram N-II-A below, which shows White developed […]
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