Chess: 900 to 1800

Bishop and knight mate

Mate is only forced in a corner of the bishop's colour; the W manoeuvre drives the king there.

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  • Lesson 60 of 132

Five steps: two explanations, a demonstration, a find-the-move exercise, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1900.

Bishop and knight mate The square arrow button opens this screen in the full trainer, with its menu and settings. Credit: Chess Trainer

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