Questions relating to checkmating.
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Why is it illegal to move into check?
In chess, it is against the rules to move into check, or to not move out of check. But why? Obviously, if you went against this rule, you'd immediately lose. But it seems strange to make it illegal to ...
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Most beautiful checkmates? [closed]
What is the most beautiful checkmate you've ever seen in high-level play? The beauty might be caused by one of the following:
A brilliant setup (the couple moves preceding the mate were brilliant)
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What is the shortest known GM level OTB game to end with checkmate?
What is the shortest known on the board game played between GM rated players that ended with a checkmate? "Shortest" does not mean the game has to be very short.
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King, Bishop and Knight versus King [duplicate]
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Is it possible to force checkmate with K, N, and B vs. K?
I recently played a game against a computer and ended up with having my King, Bishop and Knight against the ...
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Tell me the possiblities to checkmate with 2 knights? [closed]
Today my friend puzzled me with the above image, explaining to me that black has to checkmate the white king within 17 moves. Is it possible here? (Black to move)
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Is it possible to checkmate with knight and king against king?
I would like to clarify two things:
Is it possible to checkmate with only a knight and a king against a lone king?
What will happen in a situation like this?
Does the game have to be drawn due to ...
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How many such positions are there? (chess/math checkmate puzzle)
I'm interested in this kind of position:
There are only 4 pieces on the board. If Whites goes first, they can checkmate in one move. If Blacks goes first, they can checkmate in one move. For example:
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What are the possibilities for checkmating with two bishops here?
Consider the following position:
What are the possibilities for checkmating the white king within 16 moves?
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In how many cases of K, P vs. K, N, N endings can the stronger side force checkmate?
For instance, it wouldn't be possible if the Pawn was on the verge of queening. But is it always possible if the Pawn started off on its original square? Is it usually possible? Or is it only ...
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Is it a draw by insufficient material if the board is K vs K, N & N?
It isn't possible to force checkmate with King vs. King, Knight & Knight. A checkmate position, however, is still possible to achieve, so does that mean the 50 move rule applies, or does ...
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What are some of the checkmates with very few moves?
I would like to learn about a few checkmates using very few moves.
I know a one where you develop the knight and march it directly towards the King.
Does anyone know the name of this mate and can ...
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Is it possible to force checkmate with King, knight, and Bishop vs. King?
If a King, Knight, and Bishop are pitted against the opposing King, is it possible to force checkmate? I find it very hard to do, enough so that I'm not sure whether there's a clean method.
