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Checkmate Practice
Practice basic checkmating techniques against a defending king
👑
K + Q vs K
The simplest mate. Use king and queen together.
Limit: 15 moves
🏰
K + R vs K
Drive the lone king to the edge rank by rank.
Limit: 22 moves
💎
K + 2Q vs K
Two queens finish fast — watch out for stalemate!
Limit: 8 moves
🔒
K + 2R vs K
The lawnmower. Push the king back row by row.
Limit: 10 moves
⛪
K + 2B vs K
Two bishops cover all diagonals. Corner the king.
Limit: 30 moves
⚔️
K + B + N vs K
The hardest basic mate. Drive to the matching corner.
Limit: 50 moves