I don't understand how to do checkmates on any game - please give examples so I understand. - Chess Forums

IAmVeryBadAtChessAAA

Dec 21, 2022

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#1

I don't understand when a move that could kill the king is a checkmate or isn't. It's super confusing and would love tips.

RussBell

Dec 21, 2022

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#2

Basic Checkmates: Checkmate patterns...

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https://www.chess.com/article/view/fastest-chess-checkmates

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Simple Checkmates by A.J. Gillam

DragonGamer231

Dec 21, 2022

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#3

Here are some simpler checkmates:

hrarray

Dec 22, 2022

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#4

In that first position, best not to do it set it up that way, you might accidentally stalemate

Knights_of_Doom

Dec 22, 2022

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#5

Check out "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess". I know of no better way for a beginner to learn typical checkmating patterns. Super easy read.

Knights_of_Doom

Dec 22, 2022

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#6

In the first position, it is worth observing that Qb8 also checkmates.