Boden’s Mate – Checkmate Patterns
Having both bishops working together on the right squares can be one of the most powerful strategies against your opponent....
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Back-Rank Mate – Checkmate Patterns
Back-Rank Mate is a checkmate pattern given with one Rook or Queen. It occurs after the player castles King-side and...
Does Chess Require a High IQ? Here Are The Facts
The question "does chess require a high IQ?" has puzzled people for years. Some would say yes, while others argue...
How To Get A FIDE Rating (Step-By-Step)
Table of Contents What Is FIDE How To Get A FIDE Rating How FIDE Ratings Are Calculated What Is A...
Chess Castling: How To Castle In Chess (For Beginners)
In Chess, castling is a single move done during the opening in which the player moves his King and Rook...
Anastasia’s Mate – Checkmate Pattern With a Rook and Knight
Knight forks are incredibly powerful for forcing your opponents King to move a square and possible capture another piece that...