Chess: 900 to 1800

Two bishops mate

Side-by-side bishops make a wall; drive the king into any corner and mate it there with the help of your king.

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  • Lesson 59 of 132

Six steps: two explanations, a demonstration, two find-the-move exercises, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1700.

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