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Checkmate · 4 exercises

Checkmate in one

Find the move that gives checkmate.

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Step 1 of 4

The black king is trapped behind its own pawns. Mate it on the back rank.

The black king is trapped behind its own pawns. Mate it on the back rank.
Your king supports the queen. Find the mate.
With the king close by, the rook mates on the edge.
The black king is smothered by its own pieces. One knight move mates.

The board becomes playable in a moment.

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