Chess tactics bootcamp · Lesson 14 of 16

Classic checkmate patterns every player should know

Smothered mate, Anastasia's, Arabian, Boden's and more. Learn the classic mating patterns, then test yourself on 12 free puzzles.

Watch the short video, then try 5 warm-up positions (not scored, as many tries as you like), then take the 12-puzzle practice test. 10 correct masters the lesson. Free, and no account needed.

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