Junior training · Mate in 1

Checkmate Academy

Twelve famous mating patterns, from the Back Rank to Boden's Mate. Find the move that ends the game, earn stars, and unlock the next level.

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White to move · Mate in 1

Level 1 of 12

Back Rank Mate

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Drag a white piece, or tap it and then tap a square.

Pattern map

Want to master these patterns with a coach? Private lessons for juniors from Ellis Knowledge Studio. Pieces: Cburnett, CC BY-SA 3.0 ·