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Endgame · Checkmates

Two bishops

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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.

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The sets

  • Two bishops mate for White · short. Two bishops for White, short version: side by side, the bishops drive the king into a corner.
  • Two bishops mate for Black · short. Two bishops for Black, short version: side by side, the bishops drive the king into a corner.
  • Two bishops mate for White · longer. Two bishops for White, longer version: side by side, the bishops drive the king into a corner.
  • Two bishops mate for Black · longer. Two bishops for Black, longer version: side by side, the bishops drive the king into a corner.

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