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Endgame · Checkmates

Bishop and knight

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20 positions in 4 sets, each checked against the engine so the goal can be reached. You play them out against the computer.

The goal

  • Checkmate the lone king.

Example position, White to move.

The sets

  • Bishop and knight mate for White · short. Bishop and knight for White, short version: the king goes to a corner of the bishop’s colour.
  • Bishop and knight mate for Black · short. Bishop and knight for Black, short version: the king goes to a corner of the bishop’s colour.
  • Bishop and knight mate for White · longer. Bishop and knight for White, longer version: the king goes to a corner of the bishop’s colour.
  • Bishop and knight mate for Black · longer. Bishop and knight for Black, longer version: the king goes to a corner of the bishop’s colour.

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