Checkmate Patterns
These mating patterns appear constantly in endgames. Burn them into your memory!
Two Bishops Mate
Puzzle 1: Diagonal Squeeze
Two Bishops Setup
The two bishops cover every escape square — deliver mate.
Your turn - find the best move!Move 1 of 1
Puzzle 2: Corner Mate
Drive to the Corner
Force the king into the corner for mate.
Your turn - find the best move!Move 1 of 1
Bishop + Knight Mate
Puzzle 3: Wrong Corner Trap
B+N Coordination
Start pushing the king toward the correct corner.
Your turn - find the best move!Move 1 of 2
Puzzle 4: Knight Dance
Knight Maneuver
The bishop and knight combine to mate the cornered king.
Your turn - find the best move!Move 1 of 1
Queen Checkmates
Puzzle 5: Staircase Mate
Staircase Pattern
Deliver mate using the staircase pattern.
Your turn - find the best move!Move 1 of 1
Puzzle 6: Kiss of Death
Queen Infiltration
Infiltrate with the queen to create mating threats.
Your turn - find the best move!Move 1 of 1
Rook + Minor Piece
Puzzle 7: Rook + Bishop Mate
R+B Coordination
Use the bishop to support the rook's attack.
Your turn - find the best move!Move 1 of 1
Puzzle 8: Rook + Knight Mate
R+N Attack
Coordinate rook and knight for threats.
Your turn - find the best move!Move 1 of 2
Classic Patterns
Puzzle 9: Anastasia's Mate
Anastasia Pattern
A knight and rook deliver this famous mate.
Your turn - find the best move!Move 1 of 1
Puzzle 10: Arabian Mate
Arabian Mate
The classic knight and rook checkmate.
Your turn - find the best move!Move 1 of 1
Progress Tracker
| Puzzle | Pattern | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Bishops | ☐ |
| 2 | Corner Mate | ☐ |
| 3 | B+N Coord | ☐ |
| 4 | Knight Dance | ☐ |
| 5 | Staircase | ☐ |
| 6 | Kiss of Death | ☐ |
| 7 | R+B Mate | ☐ |
| 8 | R+N Attack | ☐ |
| 9 | Anastasia | ☐ |
| 10 | Arabian | ☐ |
Congratulations! You've completed all puzzle sets. Keep practicing to maintain your skills!