Beginners'
Chess Lessons

How to checkmate
your opponent

Checkmate is a special kind
of check in that there is no
possible legal reply. One of
the most important things
for a new beginner to learn
is how to make a checkmate.
The simplest case is when
it is possible to checkmate
immediately. (in one move)

Study and practice these
lessons for beginners and
you will be on your way
to winning games against
other beginners.  You'll
also improve if you make
up your own checkmating
problems.

Problems 1-10

Problems 11-20

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Some basic checkmate patterns