White to Mate in 3 – Problem 4
DIAGRAM CCKM-P4 Scroll down for solution 1. e8=R!! then either …Kc5 2. Re6 Kc4 3. Rc6# ; or …Kc3 2. Re2 Kc4 3. Rc2#
Category: Chess
Chess Web Art Page 14
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Chess for the Blind, Visually-Impaired, & Low-Vision – Resources
This section provides a list of online resources for the blind, visually-impaired, and those with low vision. Linking from my site opens link in a new browser window/tab (unless your browser is set to block new windows/tabs). Close that window/tab to return here (or use your browser’s Back command/arrow). Low Vision Font (APHontTM from APH Information about […]
Objective of Chess (Part 3) – Checkmates, Anatomy of Mate, Mating Pattern, and Mating Net
Checkmates are divided into two broad categories: simple checkmates and complex checkmates: 1.Simple checkmates are those that are readily observable as inevitable even many moves ahead, and most often occur when few pieces and pawns remain on the board. 2.Complex checkmates are those that are difficult to discern and usually occur when there are many pieces or pawns left on the board. The reason […]
White Mates in 3 or 4
DIAGRAM CCKM-P23 a b c d e f g h 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 a b c d e f g h Board below is for the 4 move mate scroll down for notated solution & 3 move Variations Click Down Arrow to […]
Test Page 61
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Bishop Pin Blocked (HTML)
Challenge Question 2: Is it possible that a Bishop may be pinned diagonally so that it is entrapped and cannot move, or move and capture? Answer: Yes. Look at the board diagrammed below with Black to move. White has just move Qa2. Black’s Queen Bishop at e6 is pinned by White Queen, but if […]
Weekly Problem 02-19-04
White Mates in 3
Open Games and Closed Games
Games may be classified into four broad categories: Open Games, Closed Games, Semi-Open Games, and Flank Games (on the wings or Kingside or Queenside of the chessboard). This section deals with the basic principles, concepts, and goals for open games and closed games, while the other two categories are left for development in later tutorials. [Note: Where quotations are included […]
Tactics & Strategy Training Problems Set #1
Page 1 Problem #1: Ignoring a Threat #1 Difficulty Level: Easy Problem #2: Ignoring a Threat #2 Difficulty Level: Average Problem #3: Using a Mate Threat #1 Difficulty Level: Average Problem #4: Using a Mate Threat #2 Difficulty Level: Hard (multiple solutions) Problem #5: Using a Mate Threat #3 Difficulty Level: Average Page 2 Problem #6: Discovered Checkmate #1 Difficulty Level: […]