Checkmate in One Practice: Bishop Bombardment
Checkmate in One Practice: Bishop Bombardment...by, Mrs Jessica E Prescott (aka BoundingOwl)Happy Holidays! I hope you have been practicing chess over your Chessmas Break. Today we will practice some easy bishop checkmates. Bonus if you can name the checkmates also. Sometimes knowing the name of a checkmate will help you to recognize the pattern and thence to see it in your own games!
These are all white to move and win in one.
1) What is the name of this checkmate? The answers are below the puzzles.
MORPHY'S MATE! Click if you don't remember...
2) What is the name of this checkmate?
BODEN'S MATE! Also known as Criss Cross Mate.
3) What is the name of this checkmate?
Another Boden's Mate!
4) What is this type of checkmate?
DISCOVERED DOUBLE CHECKMATE! Click if you need a refresher....
5) Why is this checkmate?
Because the bishop on f8 is PINNED. It's an absolute pin.
6) What tactic do you use to make this checkmate?
7) There is only one correct answer to this puzzle.
8) This is tricky! What tactic do you use?
Discovered double check! You used UNDER PROMOTION!
Nice bishop work today, friends. Enjoy your holidays and make sure you thank people who got you presents.
Tip of the week: Use your vacation to do a project you have been wanting to do. Maybe a parent or a friend can help you.