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CHESS
TACTICS
for
Students
John A. Bain
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Robert Mitchell
LEARNING PLUS, INC.

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Dedication
Chess Tactics for Students is ded icated to you students , pare nts , coaches, vol u nteers ,
tou rnament organ izers, d i rectors , and sponsors who make chess play and chess
competition a g reat joy for us a l l . You r time and effort a re very m uch a p p reciated.
Ill
Contents
Ded ication iii
Contents iv
To the Chess Coach vi
To the Student vii
Chess Notation viii
Interesting Chess Facts X
Interesting Chess Quotes xi

Chess i n History xii
The Power of Tactics 1
Chapter 1 Pins 2
Introd uction
Instruction
Problems
Chapter 2 Back Rank Combinations 18

Introd uction
Instruction
Problems
Chapter 3 Knight Forks 34

Introd uction
Instruction
Problems
Chapter 4 Other Forks/Double Attacks 50

Introd uction
Instruction
Problems
Chapter 5 Discovered Checks 66

Introd uction
Instruction
Problems
Chapter 6 Double Checks 82

Introd uction
Instruction
Problems
lV
Chapter 7 Discovered Attacks 98
Introduction
Instruction
Problems
Chapter 8 Skewers 114

Introduction
Instruction
Problem s
Chapter 9 Double Threats 130

Introduction
Instruction
Problems
Chapter 10 Promoting Pawns 146

Introduction
Instruction
Problems
Chapter 11 Removing the Guard 162

Introduction
Instruction
Prob lems
Chapter 12 Perpetual Check 178

Introduction
Instruction
Problems
Chapter 13 Zugzwang/Stalemate 194

Introduction
Instruction
Problem s
Chapter 14 Quizzes: Identifying Tactics 210

Introduction
Instruction
Problems
Principles for Stronger Chess 226
Student Log 228
Answer Key 229
v
To the Chess Coach
Chess Tactics for Students is an instructional workbook conta i n ing 4 34 carefu l ly selected
problems presented in a worksheet format. Chess Tactics for Students was extensively
field tested with elementary, midd le-school , and hig h-school students over a fou r-year
period prior to its publ ication i n 1993. Si nce that time, Chess Tactics for Students has
become one of the best sel l i ng and most popu lar books ever written for beg i n n i ng chess
players .
A versatile design makes Chess Tactics for Students ideal for independent study a nd
homework as wel l as for chess club and classroom instructio n . The worksheet format
enables self correction with m i n imal dependence on di rect help from a chess coach ,
teacher, or parent.
Organizational Design
Each of the first th i rteen chapters consists of 31 problems:

an i ntroductory page presenti ng the chapter tactic with a sample problem
two instructional pages conta i n i ng 4 problems with explanations of the correct m ove
sequence(s) of each problem
th irteen problem pages , each conta i n i ng 2 problems, where problems a re presented
from the least d ifficu lt to the most difficu lt
The Answer Key
The Answer Key for Chess Tactics for Students is now bou nd-in the book. You , the chess
teacher, will develop you r own ph ilosophy about how best to use the Answer Key with you r
students . Many coaches fi nd that students learn best when they consult t h e Answer Key
only after they've completed a n u m ber of assigned problem s . We a re a l l tempted to look
up answers before we've g iven our best effort and early access to answers can interfere
with good learn i ng habits .
What is the best way to use this book?
The recommended way to use Chess Tactics for Students is as follows:

Review the use of short algebra ic notation on pages viii a nd ix.
Assign the first 5 problems of each chapter as an overview to all 13 tactics .
Use the Student Log on page 228 and to check each student's abi lity leve l .
Have each student correct the problems they've done i n the overview.
After students have completed the overview, have them work throug h the book,
chapter-by chapter.
On a chapter-by-chapter basis, have students record their prog ress on the Student
Log , provided on page 228 .
Encourage students to identify and practice newly-learned tactics i n both i nstructional
and recreational chess games .
VI
To the Student
Welcome to Chess Tactics for Students. In this book, you will d iscover the secrets of
g randmaster play-aggressive tactics that help turn begin ners i nto experts. Playe rs
unfamiliar with these tactics wil l be at you r mercy!
What is a tactic?
A tactic is a move (or sequence of moves) that g ives you a n immed iate adva ntage over
your opponent.
What advantage does a tactic give?
Depending on you r opponent's position , a tactic can enable you to

win a p iece
win the exchang e-the trade of a Knig ht or Bishop for a Rook
checkmate you r opponent
d raw a game i n wh ich you a re way beh i nd i n pieces or i n position
force you r opponent to make a g ame-losing move
What is covered in this book?
Chess Tactics for Students covers th irteen major chess tactics , o rg a n ized i nto chapters .
Beg i n n i ng chapters present the most frequently encou ntered and easily understood
tactics . Later chapters present less frequently encou ntered and more d ifficu lt tactics.
A concl uding chapter of quizzes g ives you a chance to review you r skills.
What i s the best way t o use this book?
To beg i n , make s u re you u nderstand short algebraic notation. This notation is d iscussed
on the next two pages. Short algebraic notation is used th roughout Chess Tactics for
Students and is the form in which you will record answers to problems.
For each problem , record the correct move sequence as indicated . If it is ''White to m ove , "
pretend y o u a re playing t h e Wh ite pieces and write Wh ite's correct moves and Black's
responses on the blank l i nes provided . On some problems, you will write two possi b le l i nes
of play. Some moves and symbols are written on the lines for you. Also , each problem
has an accompanying Hint for help when you need it.
The first step i n lea rn i ng tactics is to work the fi rst five problems i n each chapter. Start with
Chapter 1 and continue chapter-by-chapter th roug h the book. This will g ive you a n
overview of a l l the major tactics a n d w i l l help you start looking for them i n you r d ay-to-d ay
chess games. After completing the fi rst five problems in each chapter, go back a n d
complete each chapter. At each step, check you r answers i n t h e Answer Key t o m a ke
sure you a re working carefu l ly. A Student Log is provided on page 228 for you to record
you r prog ress.
Vll
Chess Notation
Chess Tactics for Students uses short algebraic notation,
the notation endorsed by the United States Chess Federation
and commonly used throughout the world today. Students
should record their answers in this notation.
In short algebraic notation, each square on a chess board is

identified by a letter followed by a number.The letter
identifies a file (column), and the number identifies a rank
(row).Each square is uniquely identified by its file letter and
row number. Look at Example 1 at the left.
The White King is on g 1; the Black King is on g8.
The White Queen is on d3; the Black Queen is on h6.
The White Rook is on d 1; the Black Rook is on a8.
a b c d e g h
The White pawns are on f2, g. and h2; the Black pawns
are on f7, g7, and h7.
To identify a piece (except the Knight and the pawns), write the first letter of the name of the piece
Write N to identify a Knight, and do not write any letter to identify a pawn. Capital letters identify
pieces {K, Q, R, B, and N), while lower-case letters identify squares (b2, c5, etc.).
To record a move, write the letter of the piece followed by the name of the square to which the
piece will move. Write Qd8+ to indicate a White Queen move to d8. "+" indicates "check."
Chess Notation - Example 2

Wh ite Black Chess Symbols
1. Qd 8 + R x d8 K =
King
Q =
Q ueen
2. Rxd8# R =
Rook
B =
Bishop
The correct move sequence is show
above. The response of the student, N =
Knight
playing the White pieces, is shown
in bold type.
X =
captu res
+ =
check
++ double check
b c d e f g h
=
a
White to move. # =
checkmate
=
a g ood move
II C heckmate i n two moves . ? a weak move

=
?? = a blu nder
0-0
II
=
K-side castling
Play Q u een to d 8 Black must
0-0-0 =
Q-side castling
captu re with t h e Rook. White
reca ptu res with the Rook
Vlll
Chess Notation
Chess Notation - Example 3
Wh ite B lack When you can move more
than one piece of the same
1.
Nec3+ kind to the same square,
you must identify the piece
that is to be moved.To do
2. b x c3 Nxc3+ this, follow the symbol of the
piece with its file letter.
3. K moves Nxe2 In Example 3 at the left, you
can move either Black
The student, playing the Black
Knight to c3.
pieces, chose to move the
Knight on the "e" file to c3 as To move the Knight on the
a b c d e f g h Black's first move.
"b" file, write ... Nbc3.
Black to move. To move the Knight on the
"e" file, write ... Nec3.
II Wi n the Wh ite Q ueen

in th ree moves .
In positions where both
pieces are on the same file,
follow the symbol of the
piece with its rank number
Use a Knight sacrifice check. instead of its file number.
Then, use a Knight Fork check.
Wh ite Black Wh ite B lack

8
. ...._
... ...___.......
...) ..
7 1. c8 = R 1. c8 = 0??
6 stalemate
5
In short algebraic notation, you record a pawn move
4 simply by identifying the square to which the pawn
3
moves. In Example 4, write "c8" to indicate moving
the White pawn from c7 to ca.
2
To record a pawn promotion (reaching the 81h rank),
follow the square notation with an equals sign (=)
a b c d e f g h and the letter of the piece the player chooses.
White to move.
In Example 4, White promotes the c7 pawn to a
Rook (c8 = R). White realizes it would be a blunder
II Avoid a stalemate draw.

Come out a Rook a head.
(??) to promote to a Queen (c8 = Q ??), a promotion
that results in a stalemate draw.
II Pro mote the pawn to a

piece other th a n a Q u een.
IX
Interesting Chess Facts
o Who is the g reatest chess player of a l l time? Of l iving p layers, most Gra n d masters
wou ld like ly say Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, or Anatoly Karpov-each of whom
has won the world championsh ip and held i n for an extended period of time. Some
wou ld mention Jud it Polgar who, at fifteen yea rs of age i n 1992, became the
youngest Grandmaster i n the h istory of chess . Of deceased p layers , a g ood choice
is Pau l Morp hy, an American player from New Orleans. In 1964, Morphy was n amed
by futu re World Champion Fischer as number one on his l ist of "The Ten Greatest
Masters in History." Morphy (1837-1884) g ave up chess at the age of 24, and beg a n
a legal career that u nfortu nately never prospered . H e t h e n withd rew from society,
th i n king that l ife as a chess professional was not a proper career for a gentleman!
o Bored with standard open ings, a g roup of B ritish players org a n ized a tourna ment i n
London d u ring 1868 in which t h e starting positions o f t h e knig hts and b i s h o p s were
reversed. The tournament was p layed with a g reat deal of interest and e nth usiasm,
but the idea did not remain pop ular very long !
o The shortest championship chess game on record lasted one move! In the fina l
round o f the Palma Interzonal Tou rnament held i n 1970, Oscar P a n no showed u p for
his game with Bobby Fischer but resig ned after Fischer, playing wh ite, made his first
move . By resig n i ng, Pan na lost but avoided forfeiting the g ame, a llowin g Fische r to
pick up valuable tou rnament poi nts with the wi n . If Pan na had forfeited the game by
not showi ng up at a l l , Fischer would not have received tou rnament points .
o The longest official chess game took 193 moves to com plete , lasted 24 h o u rs 30
min utes, and was played over six sitti ngs.The game was between Stepak and
Masch ian in the semifinals of the Israel i Championship of 1980. Masch ian played a
Queen's Indian Defense, but Stepak, playing wh ite , won the exhausting battle .
o The most misunderstood ru le i n chess is the three-time repetition rule. While m any
p layers thi nk that a series of moves must be repeated three times before a d raw can
be declared, it is actua l ly the position that must be repeated th ree times . What m a ny
players do not realize is that the same position can occur th ree times-each time
sepa rated by perhaps a dozen moves-and sti l l be a d raw when claimed!
o Do you ever wonder how many d ifferent open ing variations a re possible i n a chess
game? Approximately 9,000,000 d ifferent variations a re possible after o n ly the first
three moves by each player.
o Do you ever wonder how most tou rnament chess g ames usually end? Ernest Rubin,
an American statistician d id an analysis of 1,005 majo r tou rnament games and found
the fol lowi ng resu lts: 35% of games end i n d raws (11% by perpetual check), 62%
end i n resignation; 2% end i n checkmate; and fewer than 1% end by a p l ayer
ru n n i ng out of time.
X
Interesting Chess Quotes
o Chess, like love, like music, has the power to make us happy.
Dr. Siegbert Tarrasch (1862-1934), German Chess Grandmaster and teacher.
o Chess is not merely an idle amusement . . . life is a kind of chess.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American statesman, writer, scientist, and inventor.
o There is no other game so esteemed, so profound and venerable as chess;

in the realm of play, chess stands alone in dignity.
Ely Culbertson (1891-1955), Romanian-born American Bridge Champion.
o Chess is a fine entertainment.

Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), Russian novelist and social critic.
o Chess is a game that reflects most honor on human wit.

Francois Voltaire (1694-1764), French philosopher, dramatist, and essayist.
o The game of chess is the touchstone of the intellect.

Yohann von Goethe (1749-1832), German poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher.
o It is hopeless to try to make a machine that plays perfect chess.

Norbert Weiner (1894-1964), American mathematician, inventor of cybernetics.
o Chess is an international language.

Emmanuel Lasker (1868-1950), German World Chess Champion, 1894-1921.
o Chess is . . . the same sort of art as painting and sculpture.

Jose Capablanca (1888-1942), Cuban World Chess Champion, 1921-1927.
o Thank you, darling, for learning to play chess. It is an absolute necessity in

any well-organized family.
Alexander Pushkin (1799-1838), Russian poet and author (speaking to his wife).
o When in doubt, take a pawn!

Wilhelm Steinitz (1835-1900), Austrian World Chess Champion, 1866-1894.
o The mistakes are all there waiting to be made!

Dr. Savielly Tartakover (1899-1956), Russian-born French chess player and writer.
o Chess is a sea in which a gnat may drink and an elephant may bathe.
Old Russian proverb.
XI
Chess in History
From "The Three Ages of Man,"

a manuscript of the 15th century,
depicting chess in the castle of
King Louis XI of France.
The author of the manuscript is
believed to be Estienne Porchier.
"The Game of Chess"

A 16th century engraving
by G. B . Leonetti, based
on a work by Anguiscola.
Xll
The Power of Tactics
Chess is 99% tactics.
Richard Teich m a n n
Chess, a contest between tw o opponents p u s h i n g 32 odd-shaped p ieces a ro u n d a 54-

square board, captivates the m inds and hearts of people a l l over the world as it has for
centu ries . Great p layers have left their ideas, descriptions, and even their n a mes on
favorite attacks and defenses: Ruy Lopez, B i rd's Defense, Max Lange Attack, Fischer
Variations, Hedgehog Defense, Fried Liver Attack, O rang uta n-just to name a few.
Talk to a g rand master and you'll learn of a favorite ope n i ng, a b ri l l ia nt middle game
strategy, or a famous end ing . You'll hear of victories that fol lowed long strugg les where
one strategy proved stronger than another. But the most enjoyable stories a re those
that i nvolve a tactic-a su rprise move that is so powerful that the opponent's position
crumbled and victory quickly followed .
Tactics often do not i nvolve long term strategy. A tactic is often a qu ick trick, a card u p a
g randmaster's sleeve waiting to be played . Like a l l tricks, though, tactics can be learned
by anyone. Whether you a re a g rand master or a beg i n ner ( a duffer, patzer, or fish i n
chess tal k ), you can learn t o use tactics t o su rprise and defeat u nwary opponents .
To learn tactics you m ust see and p ractice them . In the pages a head, you will learn to
recog n ize, set up, and use 13 winning chess tactics . As you r fi rst step, d o five p roblems
i n each chapter. Then, work all of the p roblems i n each chapter. Write you r a nswers on
the l i nes provided-but o n ly after you a re confident you a re correct. The qu izzes i n
Chapter 1 4 g ive you a chance t o review a n d strengthen you r skills.
To get the most from you r study:
Know the board . Be sure you ca n use a lgebraic notation to name squa res and to
write moves .
Use the h ints to you r advantage. Fi rst, try to fi nd the best move without reading the
h i nt. Do each p roblem i n you r head or on a board . Then, use the h i nt as you r g u ide .
Remember, no one becomes an expert on tactics without fi rst seeing them i n action .
When you feel comfortable with a tactic, talk tactics to a friend . Name the tactic and
use chess pieces to show you r friend how it works .
Look for tactics i n you r own chess games and share them with you r tea m or class.
Make each tactic part of you r chess arsena l .
Above a l l, enjoy you r study and have fu n p layi ng chess .
1
1
PINS
introduction
A pin holds a piece in place so that it cannot move without losing something of
greater value or putting its King in check. Some pins are simple, such as the
Rook Pin shown in Diagram 1 . Other pins take two or more moves to set up.
Diagram 1
7 :t:t:t
6
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
White just played the Rook to e 1 , pinning

the Black Queen to its King. Whatever Black
does, White will capture the Black Queen on
the next move.
Circle the Black piece that is pinned by the White Rook.
2
1 Pins
instruction
Diagram 2
Wh ite B lack Wh ite B lack
7 1. Re1 ax e1 + 1. Re1 0-0??

6
5 2. Qxe1+ 2. Rxe4
4
3
This o ne is d o ne fo r yo u .
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Queen for a

Rook i n two moves .
U se a R o o k P i n. P l a y Re 1.
p i n n i n g the B l a ck Que e n to the
K i n g o n t h e e fi l e . O n t h e next
move, Wh ite w i l l win t h e B l a c k
Q u ee n .

8

7 1. 1.
6
5 2. K moves 2. P Moves +
4
3
Yo u r tu rn n ow !
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the Wh ite Rook in two

moves . ----
U se a B i s h o p Pi n . P l a y Bd5.
p i n n i n g the Wh ite Roo k on e 4.
B l a c k's next move i s B xe 4
w inn i n g t h e R o o k .
3
1
PINS
instruction
7 1. ---- Q x b5 1. Bd7
. .--------=-...--
----
6
11--r-
5 2. ---- 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Queen for a

Bishop in two moves.
U s e a B i s h o p Pi n . Play Bb5.
p i n n i n g the B l a ck Q u e e n to t h e
K i n g . On t h e n e x t m ove, Wh ite
w i l l captu re the B l a ck Q u e e n .
Diagram 5
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. R x e4
5 2. Any Move
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Kn ig ht in th ree

moves.
P l ay R x e4. If B l a c k plays R x e4.
u se a B i s h o p Pin by p l aying Bd3.
pinn i ng the B l a c k R o o k to its King.
Wh ite can t h e n capt u re t h e Black
Rook on t h e next m ove.
4
1 Pi ns

8
7 1.
1.
5 2. K moves 2. P moves +
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the Wh ite Rook i n two

moves.
Use a Bishop P i n .
Diagram 7
Wh ite Black
1. ----
Any move
2.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the B lack Rook i n two

moves .
U se a Q u een P in.
5
1 Pi ns
Diagram 8
Wh ite B lack
8
---
7 1. ----
K moves
6
5 2. ----
It---=
4
II__...,.....,
3
2
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Knig ht i n two

moves .
U se a Rook Pi n .
Diagram 9
Wh ite B lack
7 1. ---- Bd7
6
5 2. ----
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Knight on c6 for

a pawn i n two moves .
U s e a B i s h o p P i n a n d a pawn
atta c k .
6
1 Pins
Diagram 10
Wh ite Black

7 1.
6
5 2. Bd2
4
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
II Win the White Queen for a

Bishop in two moves .
U se a B i s h o p P in.
Diagram 11
8
7 1.
1.
6 J:
5 2. Kf4 2. Kf4
4
+
3 3. P moves 3. K moves
2
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
II Win the Wh ite Rook in th ree

moves .
Use a B i sh o p Pin . fo ll owed by
an attack on the pmn e d p i ece
by the Ki ng.
7
1 Pi ns

8
7 1. Q x a8 1. Qf8
6
5 2. 2. +
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

Rook in two moves.
U s e a Rook Pin .
7 Q x e1+ 1. ---- Ne7

6
5 + 2. ----
4
3
Notice that Black threatens checkmate
in one move: Qxh2#.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

Rook in two moves.
Use a rook 1-':;1
8
1 Pi ns
Wh ite Black Wh ite Black

8
7 1. Ke7 1. g4
6
5 2. 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Kn ight in two or

th ree moves .
Ill Use a Q ueen Pin.
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2.
3 3. Any move
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the Wh ite Rook in three

moves .
U se a Q u een tra d e. follovved
by a B i s h op Pin 1
9
1 Pi ns
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. a6
6
5 2. Any_ move
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Rook in three

moves.
U se a Q u e e n P i n , fo l l owed by
a pawn atta ck.
Diagram 1 7
Wh ite Black
7 1. N x d5 Q x d5??
6
5 2. Q x c4
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the d5 pawn and the Black

Queen for a Kn ig ht and
Bishop-if Black plays
U se a K n i g ht s a crifice, fo l l owed
by a B i s h o p Pi n .
.. . Q x d5??
10
1 Pins

8
7 1. c x b4 1. Any other
5 2. 2. Nd 3!
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win a pawn on b4 i n two

moves.
U se a te m p o r a ry K n i g ht
sacrifi ce o n b4 . T h e K n ig ht
offe r i s p o s s ible beca u se t h e
p a w n o n c5 i s p i n ned.
White Black Wh ite B lack
7 1. Q x e5? 1. 0-0!
6
5 2. Q x e1? 2. d4!
4
3 3. +
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Queen and a

pawn for a Knig ht and Rook i n
th ree moves, or win t h e pawn
U s e a K n ig h t s a c rifice on e5.
fo l l owed by a R o o k P i n .
on e5 in one move .
11
1 Pi ns
White Black
7 1. a6!
6
5 2. +
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
IJ!II!III Win a Knight on c6 in three U se a B i s h o p P i n a n d a Paw n

-moves. atta c k .
Diagram 21
White Black
7 1. Kg7
6
5 2. Any move
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
IJ!II!III Win the Black Knight in three Atta ck t h e p i n n ed K ntg h t two

-moves. m o re times. Beg i n w i th Q h41.
12
1 Pins
White Black White Black

8
7 1. e5 1. Qxc3?
5 2. 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

Rook in two moves-or win the
II Attack the pinned Black Queen
with the White Rook.
Black Rook in three moves if Remember: Attack pinned
... Qxc3? pieces.
White Black
8

7 1.
5 2. Kc2
3 3. Any move
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the White Rook for a pawn

in three moves.
U s e a Q u een Pin, followed by
a pawn atta ck a g a i n st t h e
Wh ite Rook. ( ... Qe4 does not
work because it allows Wh ite
to play Qe3.)
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1 Pi ns
7 1. Qf6 1. ---- dxe6??

11"'""'"'"""-=-
6
11-.....r-'""""",.;.__;.,---.o
+
5 2. 2. ____ +_
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Win a pawn and the Black U se a B i s h o p sacrifi ce, p i n n i n g

Rook on f7 for a Bishop in two the B l ack Roo k to its K i n g
moves, or win a pawn and the fo l l owed b y capt u r i n g t h e Rook
Black Queen for a Bishop in o r the Q u e e n ( if B l a c k p l ays
two moves. . . . d x e6??).
Diagram 25
White Black
7 1. Nxf5?
5 2. Any move
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win a Black Knight on f5 in

three moves.
C a ptu re t h e B i s h o p o n f5,
fo l l owed by a Rook Pi n .
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1 Pins
Diagram 26
7 1. Q x e4?? 1. Q x e4??
6
5 2. Q x e1 + 2. Nf6?
4
3 3. + 3. +
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Q ueen for a

Rook and a pawn i n three
moves-if Black's fi rst move
White's fi rst m ove g u a rd s the
p a w n s on g 2 an d e4, by th reat
of a Rook P i n . B l ack b l u n ders
is .. . Q x e4?? a n d c a p t u res t h e e4 p a w n '
Wh ite Black
8
7 1.
5 2.
3 3. Q x b7
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Wi n the Wh ite Rook for a

Bishop i n th ree moves.
U se a Q u e e n s a crifi ce.
fol l owed by a B i shop P i n .
wi n n i ng ba ck t h e Q u e e n
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1 Pins
Wh ite Black
8
I I-=::..
7
-- ----
1. ____
+ Kg7/Kg8 The slash (f) is used to show that
either of two moves is possible.
6
l l-....-
.t-
5 2. + Kh8
1.... ...,.
...- .... -==-
4
ll--........--
.. ....--o
3 3. #
11--L-!ill.
2
a b c d e g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n th ree moves . U se a Q u e e n c h eck-p o s s i b le

beca u se B l a c k's g -p a w n is
p i n ned. Th e n. ca ptu re t h e
g-pawn with c h e ck. fo l l owed
by m ate from the Queen.
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. + K x h7
6
5 2. #
4
3
2
a b c d e g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n two moves . U s e a Queen sacrifice check.

followed by a Rook checkmate.
Mate is possible because
Black's g-pawn IS p1nned
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1 Pins
Diagram 30
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. __
+ __
Kxd8
6
5 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Queen for

a Rook i n two moves. II U se a R o o k s a crifice c h eck
(Rd 8 + ) . Th e n , captu re the
B la c k Quee n . Wi n n i n g the
Queen i s poss i b l e because
the B l ack K n i g ht is p i n ned .
Diagram 31
8
7 1. N x c4 1. Ne7
5 2. 2. N bc8
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win a Knig ht or Bishop on the

"d" file for a pawn i n two or
three moves .
II U se a p a w n attack a n d Rook
Pin .
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2 Back Rank Combinations
introduction =====
A Back Rank Combination is based on the enemy King being fenced in by its
own pawns and the fact that the back rank is not protected by a Rook or Queen.
Some back rank combinations are simple, as shown in Diagram 32. Others take
two or more moves to set up.
Diagram 32
8
.E
7
:.t :.t :.t
6
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
Black is in check by the White Queen, and the

Black King is fenced in by its own pawns. Black's
only legal move is Rook takes Queen (... Rxe8).
Then, White plays Rook takes Rook, resulting in
checkmate (Rxe8#).
Circle the White piece that checkmates the Black King.
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instruction
Wh ite B lack
7 1. Qd 8 + Rxd8
6
5 2. Rxd8#
4
3
This one is d o n e fo r yo u .
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n two moves . U se a Q u e e n s a c rifice c h eck by

p l a y ing Q d 8+. B l a ck's K i n g is
fe n ced in by its own p a wns .
B l a c k's only l eg a l m o ve is .
Rxd8. Wh ite t h e n p l ays Rxd8#.
Diagram 34
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. + Bd8
6
5 2. + ReB
4
3 3. #
2
Yo u r tu rn n ow !
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Checkmate in th ree moves . Wh ite p l a y s Rc8+ B l a c k can

b lock (i nter pose) t h e c h eck two
times Bd8 and. ReB.
F i n a l l y. B l a ck wil l be m a ted as
White ca pture s e a c h p i ece.
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instruction
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. +
5 2.
4
3 3. #
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate in th ree moves .

._______,
Wh ite p l ays Qf8 +. B l a c k is forced
to p l a y .. R x f8 Wh ite recaptures
with t h e f2 R o o k . B l a c k re captures
w i t h t h e Q u een. B l a c k t h en mates
by recaptu ring with t h e f1 Rook
Diagram 36
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. Rxe7 ??
6
5 2. +
4
3 3. #
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate in th ree moves .

....__
._
VVh1te plays Oxe7'
plays .
plays Rd8+ Black

If Black
Rxe7. then \iVh1te
can rdch::k
the check with Rc(; iJ.i!
tnen White plays Rxe():;;
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2 Bac k Ra n k Comb i nati ons
Diagram 37
Wh ite Black
1.
----- #
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate i n one move . U s e a Back Ra n k m ate .
Wh ite B lack
8
. ._....-
...
7 1. ___
#
_
1 ........_
... ....
6
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n one move . U s e a B a c k R a n k m ate .
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Wh ite Black
8
7 1. #
6
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate in one move . II U s e a B a c k R a n k m ate .
White Black
7 1. ____ +_
6
5 2. ___ #...
.:..:.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate in two moves .

II U se a B a c k Ra n k C o mbi n ation,
beg i n n i n g with a Q u e e n
sacrifice .
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Wh ite Black
7 1. +
6
5 2. +
4
3 3. #
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n th ree moves . Use a Back Rank Combination,

beginning with a Queen
sacrifice.
Diagram 42
White B lack
8
7 1. +
5 2. +
4
3 3. #
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n th ree moves .

........
.. ....
.. .._
Use a Back Rank Combination
Notice that the White Queen is
also attacking the f8 square.
.
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2 Back Ra n k Combi nati ons
Wh ite B lack
7 1. +
5 2. #
4
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II C heckmate in two moves. II Use a B a c k R a n k C o m bi n ati o n .
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
5 2. #
4
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II C heckmate in two moves . U se a Back Rank Combination

Notice that the Wh1te Bishop
attacks Black's h7 fiiJht squc.He
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2 Bac k Rank Combinati ons
Diagram 45
Wh ite B lack
a
7 1. +
5 2. +
4
3 3. #
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n th ree moves.

II U s e a Back Ra n k C o mbi nati o n .
N otice that the Wh ite K n i g ht
atta cks B l ack's f7 fl i g ht squ a re.
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. + Qd8
6
5 2. + Be8
4
3 3. #
2
a b c d I g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n th ree moves . Use a Back Ra nk Combination.

Notice that the White Bishop
attacks Black's h7 flight square
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2 Back Rank Combinati ons
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. #
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n two moves . U se a B a c k Ra n k C o mbi n atio n .

N ot i ce t h a t t h e Wh ite B i s h o p
atta cks B l ack's h 7 fl i g h t squ a re
afte r t h e Wh ite R o o k moves
away fro m d3.
Diagram 48
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. + N x c8
6
5 2. + Rd 8
4
3 3. #
2
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n th ree moves . U se a Back Ra n k C o mbi nati o n .

N ot i ce t h at t h e Wh ite pawn o n
g6 attacks B l ack's f7 a n d h 7
fl ig h t squ a re s .
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2 Bac k Rank Combinations
Diagram 49
Wh ite Black

7 1. +
5 2. Bc1 +
4
3. Qd1 #
3
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
II C heckmate i n th ree moves .

11!1&1!111
U s e a B a c k R a n k C o m bi n ati o n .
Wh ite ca n i nte rpose (bl ock the
R o o k c h eck) two t i mes. but
ca n n ot sto p the c h eckmate .
Diagram 50
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
5 2. #
4
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n two moves .

....___
U s e a B a c k Ra n k C ombi n a tion
t h a t l e a d s to a paw n p ro m otion
a nd c h e ck m ate .
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Wh ite Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. #
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate in two moves . U s e a Back R a n k C o m bi n a tion

t h a t l e a d s to a p a w n p ro m otio n
a n d c h e c k m a te .
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. ____
+
6
5 2. ___ .:..:.
#.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate in two moves . Use a Back Rank Corrtbrnatrori

Careful1 The \Nhrte Queen
check from three squares. but
c<-n
only one leads to checkmate
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2 Bac k Ra n k Combi nati ons
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. #
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n two moves .

II U se a B a n k R a n k C o m b i n ation.
N otice that t h e Black B i s h o p
p rotects t h e e 8 squ a re .
Diagram 54
Wh ite Black
7 1. + Qc8
6
5 2. + N eB
3 3. #
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n th ree moves.

II U se a Bank R ank C o m b i n ation.
Notice t h a t B l a ck ca n i nte rpose
(b lock) two t i m e s after Wh ite's
fi rst c h eck.
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Wh ite Black
8

7 1. +
5 2. #
4
a b c d e f 9 h
Black to move.
II C heckmate in two moves .

Ill U se a B a c k Ra n k C o mbi n a t i o n
beg i n n i n g with a B i s h o p check .
Diagram 56
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
5 2. +
3 3. #
a b c d e f 9 h
White to move.
II Checkmate i n th ree moves .

U se a Back Ra n k C o mbi n at i o n .
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2 Back Ra n k Comb i nati ons
Diagram 57
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1

----
+
6
5 2. #
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate in two moves . U s e a Back Rank Combination.

sacrifice check.
Diagram 58
Wh ite Black
1. +
2. ____ #
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate in two moves . Use a Back Rank Combination.

sacrifice check.
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Diagram 59
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
5 2. +
3 3. #
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II C heckmate in th ree moves . U se a B i s h o p check , fo l l owed

by a Back R a n k C o m bin a t i o n
t h a t e n ds w i t h a R o o k
checkm ate .
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
5 2. B x d4 +
3 3. +
4. ---- #
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate in fou r moves . U se a Q u e e n s a c n f 1 c e

followed b y a Bishop check
c l w c :.
F o l l ow t hat w i t h a B a c k R a n k
Combination that ends w1th a
Rook checkmate
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2 Bac k Ra n k Comb i nati ons
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. #
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n two moves . II U se a Back Ra n k C o mbi n ation,

beg i n n i n g with a Q u e e n
sacrifice c h e c k .
Wh ite Black
1. ____
+
2. ____
+
3. ___
#
..:.;_
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Checkmate in th ree moves. Use a Back R a n k C o m bi n ation ,

beg i n n i n g with a R o o k c h eck .
Th e n . u se a Q u e e n sac rifice
c h eck , fo l l owed by a R o o k
check m ate .
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3
Knight Forks
introduction
A Knig ht Fork is a Knight ( N ) attack on two or more enemy pieces at the same
time. Some Knight Forks are simple, as shown in Diagram 6 3 . Others take two or
more moves to set up.
Diag ram 63
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
The White Knight is attacking the Black King

and Bishop at the same time-forking them!
Black must move the King, and then the
Knight can capture the Black Bishop.
Circle the White piece that is forking the Black pieces.
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Diagram 64
White B lack
8
7 1. Nd6 + K moves
6
5 2. N x b7
4
3
This o n e is d o n e fo r yo u .
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Bishop in two

moves .
Wh ite p l ays N d 6 + . fo rk i n g t h e
B l a c k K i n g and B i s h o p . B l a c k
m u st m ove t h e K i n g . T h e n . t h e
Wh ite K n i g h t ca ptu re s t h e B l a c k
B i s h o p ( N x b7 ) .
Diagram 65
White Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
Yo u r tu rn n ow !
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Q ueen in th ree

moves .
Wh ite p l ays N g f6 + . fo rking t h e
B l ack K i n g an d Q u e e n . B l a ck
ca pt u re s t h e K n i g h t Then . Wh ite
reca pt u re s with the o t h e r K n i g h t
( N d x f6 + ) , a g a i n fo rk i n g t h e K i n g
and Q ueen .
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Knight Forks
instruction
Diagram 66
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
111!11 Win the Black Queen and two Wh ite p l ays B x f7 + . s a c ri fi c i n g

- pawns for a Bishop i n th ree .___ a B i s h o p a n d fo rc i n g B l a c k to
moves . p l a y . . . K x f7 . T h e n , Wh ite
fo rks B l a c k ' s K i n g a n d Q u e e n
( N x e 5 + ) . w i n n i n g t h e Q uee n .
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
111!11 Win the B lack Kn ight in th ree Wh ite p l ays Q x d 4 + . atta c k i n g

- moves . t h e B l a c k K i n g a n d Q u ee n . To
save t h e Q u ee n . B l a c k p l a y s
. . . O x d 4 . Wh ite t h e n fo rks
B l a c k ' s K i n g and Q u e e n ( N f5 + ) .
w inn ing t h e B l a ck Q u e e n
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3 Kn i g ht Forks
Wh ite Black
8

7 1. +
5 2. K moves
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Wi n the Wh ite Bishop in two

moves .
U se a K n i g ht F o rk .
Diagram 69
Wh ite B lack
1. Kf6
5 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n a pawn i n two moves. II U s e a K n ig h t Fork.
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3 Kn i g ht Fo rks
Diagram 70
Wh ite B lack
1. ----
+ K moves
2. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack pawn on d 5 in

two moves.
U s e a Kn i g h t Fork .
Diagram 71
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. + K moves
6
5 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Rook in two

moves .
U s e a K n i g h t F ork .
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3 Kn i g ht Fo rks
White Black
1. ____ + K moves
5 2. ----
---.....;;
4
------
3
----
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

Knight in two moves .
U s e a K n i g h t F o rk .
White B lack
8
7 1. + K moves
6
5 .ft 2.
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

U s e a K n i g h t F o rk .
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3 Kn i g ht Fo rks
Wh ite Black
1. + K moves
2.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Rook in two

moves. II U s e a K n i g ht F o r k c h eck.
Notice t h at t h e B l a c k p a w n
o n c 6 i s p i n ned to i t s K i n g
a n d ca n n ot move '
Diagram 75
Wh ite B lack

1. +
2. K moves
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the Wh ite Queen in two

moves.
Use a K n ig h t F o rk N o t 1 ce t h a t
the Wh 1 t e R o o k 1 s p m n e d t o 1 t s
K i n g a n d ca n n ot m ove 1
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3 Kn i g ht Forks
Wh ite B lack Wh ite Black

8
7 1. ____
+ K moves 1. ----
+ B x d 6 ??
6
5 2. ----
2. ----
4
3
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Bishop on b7

(or the Black Q ueen) i n two
moves .
U s e a K n i g ht F o rk a n d B i s h o p
pin .
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
5 2. b x c3 +
3 3. K moves
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the Wh ite Queen in three

moves. II U se a K n i g h t sacrifice c h eck .
fo l l owed by a K n ig ht F o rk
check .
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3 Kn i g ht Fo rks
Diagram 78
Wh ite Black
8
7 1.
+
6
5 2. +
4
3 3. K moves
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Wi n the Wh ite Q ueen and two

pawns for a Bishop in three
moves.
U s e a B i s h o p sac rifice check ,
fo l l owed by a K n i g ht F o r k .
Diagram 79
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. + Q x c6
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Q ueen and a

pawn for a Rook and a Knight
i n th ree moves.
..___
U se a R o o k s a c rifice check
fo l l owed by a K n i g h t F o rk .
.
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3 Kn i g ht Forks
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
5 2. + Q x f8
4
3 3. + K moves
4 . ----
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Queen for a

Knig ht i n fou r moves .
Trade Rooks . fo l l owed by a
K n ig ht F o rk c h eck . The K n i g ht
F o rk i s poss i b l e beca u s e t h e
B l ack h 7 p a w n i s p i n n ed .
Wh ite B lack
8
1. __
+ __ B x d6 ?
5 2. + K moves
1 1---=;;;., ____
4
, ._.---
3 3. Rhea
, .--
----
4. ----
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II Wi n a pawn and the exchange

(a Rook for a Knig ht) in fou r
moves.
U se two K n i g ht checks o n d 6 .
F o l l ow those with a K n i g h t move
to f7 . fo rkin g t h e Black R o o k s
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3 K n i g ht Forks
Diagram 82
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1.
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n a Rook i n th ree moves . Tra d e Q u ee n s . a n d t h e n u s e a

K n i g h t F o rk c h ec k .
Diagram 83
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n a pawn i n th ree moves . U se a Q u e e n sa crifi ce c h e ck .

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3 Kn i g ht Fo rks
Diagram 84
Wh ite Black
7 1. Qxd5
6
5 2. + K moves
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Bishop i n th ree

moves .
U se a Q u een s a c rifice. F o l l ow
t h at with a K n ig ht F o rk , wi n n i n g
back t h e Quee n .
Wh ite Black

7 1.
6
5 2. N x e4 +
3 3. K moves
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the Wh ite Rook on e4 for

a Knig ht i n th ree moves . II U se a Q u e e n sacrifice . fo l l owed
by a K n i g h t F ork .
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3 Kn i g ht Fo rks
Diagram 86
Wh ite Black
7 1. Q x c6 ?
6
5 2. +
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the B lack Knig ht and

Bishop i n th ree moves .
Use a Q u een s a crifice . fo l l owed
by a K n i g ht F o rk check .
Diagram 87
Wh ite B lack
8
+
7 1.
6
5 2. +
3 3. K moves
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
II Wi n the Wh ite Bishop i n three

moves .
U s e a Q u e e n sacrifice check ,
fo l l owed by a K n ig ht F o r k .
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3 Kn i g ht Fo rks
Diagram 88
White B lack
8
7 1. +
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Rook on c8 in

th ree moves .
U s e a Q u e e n s a c rifice c h e c k .
b&slllllllia fo l l owed by a K n i g ht F o rk .
White Black
7 1.
6
5 2. g x f3 +
3 3. K moves
2
a b c d e f g h
Blac k to move.
II Win the Wh ite Bishop in th ree

moves.
U se a Q u e e n s a c rifice . fo l l owed
la!!19fBI by a K n i g h t F o r k .
47
3 Kn i g ht Forks
Diagram 90
Wh ite Black
8
7 1.
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Bishop on c8 i n

th ree moves . II U se a Q u e e n s a crifice ,
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. +
3 3. K moves
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Wi n the Wh ite Knig ht i n th ree

moves .
U se a Q u een sacrifice check ,
fo l l owed by a Kn i g ht F o rk ,
wi n n i n g back the Q u ee n . T h e
K n i g ht F o rk i s p o s s ible beca u se
t h e f3 pawn i s p i n n e d .
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3 Kn i g ht Fo rks
Diagram 92
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1.
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Kn ig ht and

B ishop for a Rook i n th ree
moves.
II U se a Rook s a c rifi ce , fo l l owed
by a K n i g ht Fork .
Diagram 93

7 1. 1.
5 2. Rbb 1 2. Rbb 1
4
3 3. Be3 3. Rc2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II O n Black's second move , the

Black Kn ig ht will fork the Wh ite
Bishop and Rook on c1, wi n n i ng
II U s e a K n i g ht attack a g a i n st the
Wh ite Rook o n b7, fo l l owed by a
K n i g h t F o rk .
the exchange or the Bishop i n
three moves.
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4 Other Forks/Double Attacks
introduction
Other Forks show that any piece ca n fork-not only Knig hts . Ki n g s , Q u e e n s ,
Rooks , Bishops , a n d Pawns ca n a l l attack two or more pieces at the same t i m e .
Forks a re also known as D o u b l e Attacks . S o m e Forks ca n be s i m p l e , a s s h own
i n Diag ra m 94 . Others take two or more moves to set u p .
Diag ram 94
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Kings can fork! Black just played ... Ke5,

forking the White Roo k and Bisho p. Whatever
White d oes on the next move, the Black King
will capture either the White Rook or Bishop.
Circle the White pieces that are forked by the Black King.
50
instruction
Diagram 95
8
7 1.

Ke 5 1.

Ke5
6
5 2. B moves Kxf4 2. g3 Kx d 5
4
3
This one is done fo r yo u .
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the Wh ite Bishop or Rook

i n two moves . --

B l a c k p l ays . . K e 5 fo rk i n g t h e
Wh ite B i s h o p a n d R o o k w i t h t h e
K i n g . Wh i c h eve r p i e c e VVh ite
moves . B l a c k ca n w i n the o t h e r
c a p t u ri n g t h e B i s ho p o r t h e R o o k

8
7 1. N moves 1. B x d4
6
5 2. 2.
4
3
Yo u r tu rn n ow !
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Bishop or Knight

in two moves .
VVh ite p l ays cl 4 fo rk i n g t h e
B l ack K n i g h t a n d B i s h o p w i t h
t h e d p a w n M o st l i k e l y . vVI1 i t e
will pla y . B x d4 . trad i n g the
B i s h o p fo r a p a w n . T h i s g a m e
then e n d s i n a d ra w .
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instruction
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. + K moves
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e f 9 h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Knig ht i n two

moves .
II Wh ite p l ays R b 7 + , fo r k i n g the
B l ack King and K n ig ht with the
Roo k . B l ack m u st m ove h i s
K i n g . Th e n , Wh ite p l ays R x a 7 ,
wi n n i n g t h e K n i g ht.
Diagram 98
8
7 1. B x c5 1. B x c5
6
5 2. B x d4 2. N moves
4
3 3. 3.
a b c d e f 9 h
White to move.
II Win the Black Bishop or Knig ht

for one or two pawns i n two
II Wh ite p l a y s c5 . t ra p p i n g t h e
B l ack B i s h o p Afte r B l a c k p lays
.
moves . . . . B x c5 . Wh ite p l ays d4,

fo rk i n g the B l a c k B i s h o p a n d
K n ig h t . O n t h e next move Wh ite
w i l l w i n the B i s h o p or the K n i g ht .
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4 Other Forks/Dou bl e Attacks
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. + K moves
5 2.
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Rook i n two

moves .
II U se a Q u een F o r k .
Wh ite B lack
1. ____
+_
2. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Knight i n two

moves .
U s e a Q u een F o rk .
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4 Othe r Fo rks/Dou b l e Attacks
Diagram 1 01
Wh ite Black
1. ----
+ K moves
2. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Rook i n two

moves .
U se a Q u e e n Fork .
Diagram 1 02
8
, .______...,,....
7 1. ----
+ K moves 1. ____ +_ Be4
6
5 2. ----
2. ____
+_
11-..-.,;.;:;;;
4
---
3
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Bishop i n two

moves .
U se a Q u e e n F ork .
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4 Other Forks/Dou b le Attacks
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. + K xg6
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black pawn on g 6 .

-

U se a B i s h o p s a c rifice c h e c k .
fo l l owed by a Q u e e n F o rk .
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. + K xg7
6
5 2. + K moves
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the B lack Bishop i n th ree

moves.
U se a R o o k s a c rifice c h e c k
fol l owed by a Q u e e n F o rk .
.
55
4 Other Forks/Do u b l e Attacks

8
7 1. + Kf8 1. + Kd 8
6
5 2. + Kg7 2. + Kc7
4
3 3. + Kh6 3.
4. ----
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
111!1!1 Win a pawn , Rook, and Bishop Use three Queen Forks !
- in fou r moves (or pawn , Rook ,
a n d Kn ig ht in th ree moves ! ).
Diagram 1 06
8
7 1. + 1.
5 2. K moves 2. N moves
4
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
111!1!1 Win the Wh ite pawn in two Usc a 1 \ o o k F :J : k

- moves.
56
4 Other Forks/Do u b l e Attacks
7 1. ----
Kg 8 1. ---- b6/Rb8
6
5 2. ----
2. ----
4
3
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the b pawn or the h pawn

i n two moves .
II U se a Rook F o r k .
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. + K moves
6
5 2.
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black g pawn i n two

moves .
Use a Rook F o rk .
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4 Othe r Forks/D o u b l e Attacks
Diagram 1 09
White Black
8
7 1. N x g4
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e I 9 h
White to move.
II Win the Black g-pawn in th ree

moves .
U s e a K n i g h t s a c r i fi ce o n g 4 ,
fo l l owed by a R o o k F o rk .
Diagram 110
8
:1 t 1. B x b7 1. a5?
6
5 2. + K moves 2. N x a5 ! B x a5
4
3 3. 3. Rc5 ! Be6
4.
a b c d e I 9 h
White to move.
II Win the Black pawn on b7 i n

three moves .
U se a K n i g h t s a c rifice o n b7 .
fo l l owed by a R o o k F o rk . ( I f
B l a c k p l a y s . . . a 5 ? . Wh i te
w i n s two p a w n s l )
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4 Other Forks/D o u b l e Attac ks
Diagram 111
Wh ite Black
7 1. e x d5
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
a b c d e f 9 h
White to move.
Ill Win a pawn in th ree moves. U se a B i s h o p s a c rifi ce ( B x d 5 ) ,

fo l l owed b y a R o o k F o r k .

8
7 1. N moves 1. P moves
6
5 2. 2.
4
a b c d e f 9 h
White to move.
Ill Win the B lack pawn or Kn ig ht

in two moves.
U se a B i s h o p F o r k .
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4 Other Forks/Dou bl e Attacks
Diagram 113
Wh ite Black
8
----
11----:--
:---
7 1. + K moves
u--,;....;.--
6
I I '==
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
IJ!II!III Wi n the Black pawn on c6 and

- Knig ht i n two moves .
U se a B i s h o p F o r k .
Diagram 114
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. Rx h3
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
IJ!II!III Win the Black pawn and U se a R o o k s a c rifi ce . fo l l owed

- B ishop i n three moves . by a B is h o p F o r k .
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4 Other Forks/Dou b l e Attacks
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. + Kh7
6
5 2. + f5/g6
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Rook i n three

moves .
U se a Rook c h e c k , fo l l owed by
a B i s h o p F o rk .
Diagram 116
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. R x d 3?
6
5 2. + Kh7
4
3 3. + f5/g6
4. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Rook i n fou r

moves .
Beg i n by t rading K n ig h ts.
T h e n use a R o o k c h e c k ,
.
fo l l owed by a B i s h o p F o rk .
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4 Othe r Forks/D o u b l e Attac ks
Diagram 1 17
Wh ite Black
8

7 1.
5 2. R xg3? +
3 3. K moves
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
II Wi n the Wh ite B ishop i n th ree

moves.
U s e a Rook sacrifice ( . . . R x g 3 )
fo l l owed by a B i s h op F o rk .
Diagram 1 18
8
7 1. + K moves 1. + N x e5 ??
5 2. 2. + Q x c7
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II Wi n the B lack e-pawn and

Rook for a Bishop i n two
moves-or win the B lack
U se a B i s h o p fo rk (check) o n e 5 .
T h e n , i f t h e B l ack K i n g moves ,
captu re the Rook . If, i n stead ,
e-pawn and Q ueen for a B l ack p l ays . . . N x e 5 ? ? , t h e n
Bishop and Rook i n th ree p l a y R c 7 + a n d w i n t h e B l ack
moves. Q u ee n .
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4 Other Fo rks/Dou bl e Attacks
7 1. ---- Be7 1. ---- B x e5

6
5 2. ---- 2. ----
4
3
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Ill Win a Black Bishop or Knig ht

i n two moves .
U se a P a w n F o r k .
Diagram 1 20
Wh ite Black
8
7 1.
6
5 2. N f3
4
3 3. Q moves
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
Ill Win the Knight on b3 for a

pawn in three moves.
Use a pawn push ( c5) .
fo l l owed by a P a w n F o r k t h a t
attacks t h e Wh ite Q u ee n a n d
K n i g ht on b 3 .
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4 Other Forks/D o u b l e Attacks
7 1. Bd6 1. Bd6
6
5 2. N moves 2. Be7
4
3 3. 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win a Black Bishop or Kn ight

for a pawn in th ree moves .
U s e a Pawn F o r k .

8
7 1. + 1. +
6
5 2. + 2. +
3 3. K moves 3. Q xg5 +
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the Wh ite Q ueen for a

B ishop in th ree moves.
Use a B 1 s h o p s a c nfice c h e c k
(
F o rk
B x f4 + ) . fo l l owed b y a Pawn
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4 Other Fo rks/Do u bl e Attacks

8
7 1. N moves 1. B moves
6
5 2. 2.
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n a Black B ishop or Knight

i n two moves .
U se a K i n g F o rk .

8
7 1. Rc3+ 1. N moves ?
6
5 2. 2.
4
3
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Rook or Kn ig ht

in two moves .
Use a K i n g F o rk .
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5 Discovered Checks
introduction
A Discovered Check occu rs when a piece moves a n d u n covers a check o n the

enemy Ki ng . The enemy King discovers or finds out it i s in check! A D i s covered
Check m ay be s i m p l e , such as the one shown in Diag ra m 1 25. Others take two
or more moves to set u p .
Diag ram 125
1

a b c d e f g h
White to move.
After White plays Bd 3 + , Black will discover or find

out that the Black King is in check by the White
Rook, and that the Black Queen is under attack at
the same time! When Black moves the King, the
White Bishop wi l l capture the Black Queen.
Circle the White piece that will check the Black King.
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5 Discovered Checks
instruction ==

8
7 1. Bd 3 + K moves 1. Bg8 + Qc2
6
5 2. B x h7 2. R x c2 +
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Q ueen i n two

moves .
Wh ite p l ays B d 3 + o r B g 8 + .
...._. B l a ck d i scovers t h e B l a c k K i n g
i s i n c h e c k a n d t h at t h e B l a c k
Q ue e n i s u n d e r atta c k . O n t h e
n e x t move . Wh ite w i n s t h e
Q u ee n .
7 1. ____ + Kf8 1 . ____+

_ Be6
5 2. ----
2. ____+
_
4
3
Yo u r tu rn n ow !
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the B lack Q ueen for a

Bishop in two moves. ...._
.._ _
Wh ite p l ays B b 5 + B l a c k
d iscov e rs t h at t h e B l a c k K i n g
i s i n check by t h e Wh ite R o o k
o n e 1 Wh ite c a n p l a y B x c6 o n
t h e n e xt move . w i n n i n g t h e
Q u e e n fo r a B i s h o p
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5 Discovered Checks
instruction ===
Wh ite B lack
7 1. + Kh8
6
5 2.
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n a pawn and the Black

II Wh ite p l ays N x e 5 + , u n cove r i n g
a c h e c k fro m the Wh ite B i s h o p .
Afte r B l ack p l ays . . . K h 8 , Wh ite
p lays N x g4 , wi n n i n g a pawn
and a K n ig h t !
Diagram 1 29
8
7 1. + 1. +
6
5 2. + R x g7 2. + K x g7
3 3. 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Q ueen for a

B ishop i n th ree moves . II Wh ite sa crifices the R o o k .
p l ay i n g R h 8 + , fo rc i n g B l a c k to
p l ay . . . K x h 8 . Wh ite t h e n p lays
B x g 7 + . u n coveri n g a n attack o n
the B l a ck Q u ee n . w h i c h Wh ite
captu res on the n ext move .
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5 D iscovered C hecks
Wh ite Black
1. ___....;_
#
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n one move . II U se a B i s h o p m ove co m b i n e d

w i t h a D i scove red C h eck fro m
the Wh ite R o o k .
Wh ite B lack
7 1. ---#
6
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n one move. U se a B i s h o p m ove c o m b i n e d

with a D i scove red C h eck fro m
t h e Wh ite Q u een
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5 Discovered C hecks
Diagram 1 32
Wh ite Black
8
7 1.
#
5
Notice that the Black King
4
is in check.
3
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate i n one move. U s e a B i s h o p m ove co m b i ned

with a D i s cove red C h eck fro m
the B l ack R o o k .
Diagram 1 33
Wh ite Black
8
7 1.
+
5 2. ----
#
4
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
II C heckmate i n two moves . U se a paw n p u s h (th re ate n i n g

to p ro m ote ) , com b i n ed with a
D i scove red C h eck fro m the
B l a ck B i s h o p .
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5 D i scove red C hecks
7 1. + Qf6 1. + Kg 8??
6
5 2. 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

Bishop i n two moves.
Use a pawn atta c k a g a i n st t h e
B l a c k Q u ee n , com b 1 n ed w i t h a
D i scove red C h ec k fro m t h e
Wh ite B i s h o p .
Diagram 1 35
8
7 1. + K x d7 1. + K x d7
6 .t
5 2. + Kc6 2. + Qd6?
3 3. 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the B lack Rook on d7 i n

th ree moves.
U se a Q u e e n s a c rifice c h e c k
( Q x d 7 + ) . F o l l ow t h a t by a
p a w n atta c k o n t h e B l a c k
Q u ee n . co m b i n ed w i t h a
D i s cove red C h eck fro m t h e
Wh ite R o o k o n d 1
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5 Discovered C hec ks
Wh ite B lack Wh ite B l ack

8
7 1. + Ka8 1. + Rc7 ??
6
5 2. + 2. +
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Wi n a Black Rook for a pawn U s e a pawn p u s h ( t h reate n i n g

in two moves. to P ro m ote o r captu re t h e
B lack Rook) , co m b i ned w i t h a
D i s covered C h eck fro m t h e
Wh ite Q u e e n .
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. Q x f8
6
5 2. + Kg 8
4
3 3. +
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Rook for a pawn

in th ree moves .
U se a Q u e e n s a crifice c h eck
(Q x f8 ) . F o l l ow t h a t by a p a w n
p u s h ( p ro m oti n g t h e p a w n ) .
co m b i n ed with a D i scovered
C heck fro m the Wh ite Rook.
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5 D iscovered C h ec ks
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. + K moves
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Rook i n two

moves. II U se a K n ig ht atta c k on the
B l ack Rook, com b i ned with a
D i scove red C h eck fro m t h e
Wh ite Roo k .
7 1. + Be7 1. + Qe7
6
5 2. ----
2. ----
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Q ueen for a

Knight i n two moves .
U se a K n i g h t atta c k o n t h e
B l a c k Q u e e n . com b i n e d w i t h
a D i scove red C h e ck fro m t h e
Wh i t e Q u een .
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7 1. + Qe6 1. + Be6
____ _ ____
5 2. ----
2. ----
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Queen for a

Kn ight i n two moves .
U se a K n ig ht atta ck o n the
B l a ck Q u e e n , com b i ned with a
Wh ite Rook o n e 1 .

8
7 1. + K moves/f6 1. + Qd4/c3/b2?
6
5 2. + 2. +
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Q ueen i n two

moves.
U se a K n ig ht atta c k o n the
B l ack Q u ee n , com b i ned with a
D i scovered C h eck fro m t h e
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5 D iscovered C h ec ks
Diagram 142
8
7 1. + K x b7 1. + K x b7
6
5 2. + K moves 2. + Q b3/b4
4
3 3. 3. +
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Rook i n th ree

moves.
U s e a Q u een sacrifice check
( Q x b 7 + ) . F o l l ow t h is by a
K n i g ht attack o n t h e B l a c k
Q u een, c o m b ined with a
Wh ite R oo k .
Wh ite Black
7 1. __ + __ K x h6
6
5 2. __ + __ Any move
3 3. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n a pawn and the Black

Q ueen for a Rook i n th ree
moves .
U se a R o o k s a c rifice c h eck
( R x h 6 + ). F o l l ow t h i s by a
K n i g ht atta ck o n t h e B l a c k
Q u ee n . co m b i n ed w i t h a
Wh ite Q u e e n .
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Diagram 1 44
7 1. + Kb8 1. + Kd 8
6
5 2. # 2. #
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
C heckmate i n two moves. U s e a K n i g ht move co m b i ned

with a D i scove red C heck fro m
t h e Wh ite B i s h o p o n a6 . F o l l ow
that by a Q ue e n o r K n ig ht
checkm ate .
Diagram 1 45
8 .i
7 1. ++ Kh8 1. ++ Kf8?
6
5 2. + R/N x g 8 2. #
4
3 3. #
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Del iver a smothered checkmate

i n three moves .
U se a K n i g ht m ove co m b i ned
with a D i s cove red C h eck fro m
t h e Wh ite Q u e e n (a d o u b le
check) . Th e n , use a Q u e e n
sac rifice c h e c k ( Q g 8 + ) .
fo l l owed b y a K n i g h t m ate .
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5 D i scovered C hecks

8
7 1. + K moves 1. + Ne7??
6
5 2. 2. #
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack Q ueen or

checkmate i n two moves. II U s e a B i s h o p attack o n t h e
B lack Q u ee n , co m b i ned w i t h a
D i scove red C h e c k from t h e
Wh ite Q u ee n .
7 1.
+ 1.
+
5 2. Qf3 + 2. K moves?
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the Wh ite Q ueen and a

pawn for a Rook i n two moves .
U s e a B i s h o p atta ck on t h e
Wh ite Q uee n . com b i n e d w i t h a
B l a ck R o o k o n f8 .
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8
7 1. + K moves 1. + Ne7
5 2. 2. +
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Black Knight i n two

moves.
U se a B i s h o p attack o n the
K n ig ht, com b i n ed with a
D i scove red C h e c k fro m t h e
Wh ite Roo k .
Diagram 1 49
8
7 1. N c6 1. N b 3/c4
5 2. + K moves 2. +
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Knig ht i n th ree

moves .
U s e a pawn attac k to fo rce the
K n i g ht to move . The n , u s e a
B i s h o p attack o n t h e K n ig h t ,
co m b i ned w i t h a D i s cove red
C h eck fro m the Wh ite Rook .
78
5 D iscovered C hec ks
Diagram 1 50
Wh ite Black
8
I I,....
7 1. ---- + K moves
6
I I--"""'"'"'
5 2. ----
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the B lack pawn on b6 and

the B ishop i n two moves .
U se a R o o k atta ck o n t h e
B l a ck B i s h o p . co m b i n e d w i t h a
D i scove red C h ec k fro m t h e
Diagram 1 51
Wh ite B l ack
---- + K m oves
Notice that the Wh ite King

is in check.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
111!11 Win the B lack Queen in two U se a R o o k atta ck o n t h e

- moves . B l ack Q u e e n . c o m b i n e d w i t h a
D i scove red C h e c k fro m t h e
W h ite Q u e e n .
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Wh ite Black
8
7 1. c x b6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the B lack B ishop i n three

moves .
U s e a Q u een s a crifice ( Q x b6 ! ) .
F o l l ow t h i s b y a R o o k atta ck o n
the B l a ck Q ueen . com b i n ed with
a D i scovered C h eck fro m t h e
Diagram 1 53
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. Rg8 ++
4
3 3. #
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Checkmate i n three moves . U s e a R o o k c heck ( R x g 7 + ) .

Th e n . u s e a R o o k s a c rifice
d o u b le check ( Rg 8 + + ) .
F o l l ow t h i s with a m ate from
the re m a i n i n g Wh ite R oo k .
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Diagram 1 54
Wh ite Black
7 1. + Winning pieces by alternately

using a Discovered Check and
6
a regu lar check is known as
5 2. Rg7 + the "windmill."
3 3. +
2
4. ____ +
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win both Black Bishops and

the Rook i n fou r moves . II P l ay R x b7 . co m b i ned with a
D i scov e red C h eck fro m t h e
Wh ite B i s h o p . F o l l ow t h i s by
a series of Rook c h e c k s ,
com b i ned w i t h D iscove red
C h ecks from t h e Wh ite B i s h o p .
Diagram 1 55
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. Rg7 +
4
3 3. R x g6 +
4. ___..:..:.
#.
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II Checkmate i n fou r moves . P lay R x f7 . c o m b i n ed w i t h a

D iscov e red C h eck fro m t h e
Wh ite B i s h o p . Th e n . u se a Rook
ch eck . fo l l owed by a Rook
captu re and D i s covered C h eck .
M ate with t h e Wh ite B i s h o p .
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6 Double Checks
introduction
A Double Chec k occ u rs when two pieces attack the Ki ng at the s a m e ti m e . The
enemy Ki ng discovers or finds out that it i s in check by two p ieces at o n ce ! Some
double checks a re s i m p l e , as shown in D i ag ra m 1 56 . Others take two o r m o re
moves to set u p .
D iag ram 156
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
White checkmates in one move! White plays the

Knight to f6 ( Nf6++) and says, "Checkmate. "
Black then discovers that the Black King is in
check by both the White Queen and the White
Knight! The Black King is checkmated.
Circle the White pieces that will check the Black King.
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6 Double Checks
instruction ===
Wh ite Black
7 1. Nf6 #
6
5
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n one move . Wh ite p l ays N f6 + + a n d says

" C h e c k m a te . " B l ack disco vers
t h e B l a c k K i n g i s i n check by
both the Wh ite Q u e e n a n d
Wh ite K n i g ht . T h e B l ack K i n g
is c h e c k m ated .
Diagram 1 58
Wh ite B lack
7 1. #
6
5
---...-.----
. --- Yo u r tu rn n ow !
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n one move . Wh ite p l ays B b 5 + + a n d s a ys

- " C heckmate . " B l a ck disco vers
t h a t t h e B l a ck K i n g i s i n check
b y both t h e Wh ite Rook o n e 1
a n d t h e Wh ite B i s h o p o n b 5 .
T h e B l a ck K i n g i s c h e c k m ated .
83
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Checkmate i n two moves . II Wh ite p l ays Bg 5 + + . The Wh ite

B i s h o p on g 5 a n d the Wh ite Rook
o n d 1 check t h e B l ack K i n g . I f
B l a ck p lays . . . Ke 8 , Wh ite p l ays
Rd 8 # . If B l a ck p l ays . . . Kc7 ,
Wh ite p l ays Bd 8 # .
Diagram 1 60
7 1. + 1. +
6
5 2. ++ Ke8 2. ++ Kc7
4
3 3. # 3. #
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n three moves . II Wh ite p l ays Q d 8 + ! B l ack m u st

p l a y . . . K x d 8 . Wh ite p l ays B g 5
a n d checks B l ack's K i n g with the
Rook o n d 1 a n d the B i s h o p on
g 5 . Wh ite checkm ates after
B l ack p l ays . . . Ke8 or . . . Kc7
84
6 Do u bl e C h ecks
Wh ite B lack
7 1. #
6
a b c d e f 9 h
Black to move.
II C heckmate i n one move .

II U s e a D o u b l e C h eck fro m t h e
B l ack K n ig ht a n d B l ack Q u een .
Wh ite B lack
8
11__,.._--==>i
7 1. ____ #
6
5 Notice that the White Bishop

attacks the Black King's f7
4
flight square.
3
a b c d e f 9 h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n one move .

Hall&
U s e a D o u b l e C h e c k fro m t h e
Wh ite K n i g h t a n d Wh ite Q u e e n .
85
6 Dou bl e C h ecks
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. #
6
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Checkmate in one move .

...._
.. _
U s e a D o u b l e C heck fro m the
Wh ite K n i g ht a n d Wh ite Roo k .
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. #
6
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate i n one move . U s e a D o u b l e C h eck fro m the

B lack R o o k and B l a ck B i s h o p .
86
6 Dou bl e Checks
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. ++ Kb8
6
5 2. #
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II C heckmate i n two moves. U se a D o u b l e C heck fro m t h e

Wh ite K n ig h t a n d Wh ite
B i s h o p . F o l l ow t h i s by a K n i g ht
m ate .
Wh ite B lack Wh ite B l ack
7 1. ____
+ K x b8 1. ____
+
_ R x b8
6
5 2 ----
++ 2. ----
4
3
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

U se a R o o k s a c rifice c h e c k
( R b 8 + ) . F o l l o w this by a
D o u b l e C h eck frorn t h e Wh 1te
K n ig h t a n d Wh ite B i s h o p .
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6 Double Checks
Diagram 1 67
White Black
8
7 1. + Kxg7
6
5 2. ++ Kg8
4
3 3. #
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in threemoves . U se a Q u e e n s a c rifice c h e c k

(Qg7+ ). T h e n. u s e a D o u b l e
C h eck fro m t h e Wh i te K n ig h t
a n d Wh i te B i s h o p, fo l l owed by
a K n ight mate .
7 1. + 1. +
6
5 2. ++ Ke8/Kf6 2. ++ Kf6/Kg6
4
3 3. # 3. #
Notice that on the 2"d move, White can play the Knight
to either of two squares with Double Check!
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move .
II Checkmate in threemoves. U se a B is h o p s a c rifi ce c h e c k

( B x f7+ ) . T h e n , u s e a D o u b l e
C h eck fro m t h e Wh ite K nig h t
a n d W h ite Q u e e n . fo l l owed by
a Q ue e n c h e c k m ate .
88
6 Double C h ecks
7 1. + Kg8 1. + Kg8
6
5 2. ++ Kh8 2. ++ Kf8 ?
4
3 3. Qg8+! 3. #
2
4. ____ #
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.
II Checkmate in fourmoves
or threemoves if Black plays
Ill U s e a K n i g ht c h e c k (N xf7+).
Next, use a Do u b l e C h e c k from
. . . Kf8? t h e Wh ite K n i g h t a n d Wh ite
Q u een. Now, p l a y Q g 8+ ! . sacri
fic i n g t h e Q uee n. fo l l owed by a
s m oth e red m ate fro m t h e Knig ht.
White Black
7 1. ____ +
11"""::--
6
I;;;;...,...,__,.
5 2. ____ ++ Kh8
4
3 3. ___
#
.;.:_
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.
II Checkmate in threemoves. U se a Q uee n sacnfice ct1eck

(Qxh7+). Then. use a Double
C h e ck from the VVhite Knight
and White Bishop. follovJed by
a Knight checkmate
89
6 Do uble C hecks
White Black
8
7 1. ++ Kmoves
6
5 2.
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Bishop in

twomoves.
U se a Do u b l e C h e c k fro m the
Wh ite B i s h o p a n d Wh ite R o o k.
Diagram 1 72
White Black
7 1. ++
6
5 2. Ke1 #
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate in twomoves. U se a Do u b l e C h e c k fro m t h e

B l a c k B i s h o p a n d B l a c k R o o k.
foll owed b y a R o o k m ate.
90
6 Double C hecks
White Black
7 1 ----
++
6
5 2. # .:....
::.
11-......,_.,...,
___
4
11-------.....--.
3
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in twomoves. Use a Double Check from the

Vvhite Bishop and \Nhite Rook.
foll owed by a Rook mate1
Diagram 1 74
White Black
7 1. +
6
5 2. ++
4
3 3. #
a b c d e I g h
White to move.
II Checkma te in threemoves. Use a Queen sacrifice check

(Qd8+) Then. use a Double
Check from the VVhite B1shop
and \iVI11te F\ook followed bv a
Rook rnatel
91
6 Double C hec ks
White Black
7 1. ++
6
5 2. #
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Checkmate in twomoves. II U se a D o u b l e C h eck from t h e

B l ack B i s h o p a n d B l a c k Rook,
fo l l owed by a Rook mate .
7 1.
1.
6
5 2. Bd3! 2. exd4?? ++
(Q move)
4
3 3. #
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win a Rook in onemove or

checkmate in threemoves.
U se a Q u e e n s a crifice ( Q x d4).
T h e n , if Wh ite p l ays e x d4 ??,
u s e a Do u b l e C h e c k fro m t h e
B l a ck B i s h o p a n d B l a c k Rook.
fo l l owed by a R o o k m a te'
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6 Double C h ec ks
Diagram 1 77
White Black
7 1. ___
++
__ Kc8/Ke8
6
5 2. ___
#
_
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in twomoves. II U s e a D o u ble C heck fro m t h e

Wh ite B i s h o p a n d Wh ite Rook,
fo l l owed by a Rook m ate !
White Black
7 1. +
6
5 2. ___
+_
_ + Kc8/Ke8
4
3 3. ____
#
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in threemoves. U se a Q uee n s a crifice c h eck

( Q d 8 + ) . T h e n. u s e a Do u b l e
C h eck fro m t h e Wh ite B i s h o p
a n d Wh ite R o o k . foll owed by a
R o o k m ate'
93
6 Do uble C h ecks
White Black
7 1. ___
+_
+
6
5 2. #
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in twomoves.

U se a D o u b l e Check from t h e
Wh ite Bis h o p a n d White Rook.
fo l l owed b y a Roo k m a te.
Diagra m 1 80
White Black
7 1. +
6
5 2. ++
4
3 3. #
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate in threemoves.

U se a Q u e e n s a c rifice c h e c k
(Q d 8 +) . T h e n , u s e a Do u b le
Check fro m t h e White Bis h o p
a n d t h e White R o o k, fo l l owed
by a Roo k m a te.
94
6 Doubl e C hec ks
White Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. #
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.
Ill Checkmate in two moves. U se a Kn i g h t sacrifi c e ch e c k

( N f5+). T h e n. use a D o u b le
C heck an d mate from t h e
Wh ite Bis h o p a n d Wh ite Rook.
7 1. + Bxf6? 1. ____
+ Qxf6
6
5 2. # 2. __Q.;_d_
8_+!_-
4
3 3. #
n -- ,_,-
2 .ft .ft .ft .ft ft
gg
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
Ill Checkmate in two or three

moves.
U se a Kn ight sacrifice check
( N f6+ ). Th en. d epe n d i n g o n
Black's move. use a Bishop and
Rook Double Che ck and mate
or use a Queen sacnfice check
followed by a Double Check and
95 mate from the B i shop and Rook
6 Double C hecks

8
7 1. ++ Kd8 1. ++ Kxf7??
6
5 2. + 2. #
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Queen in three

moves, or checkmate in two
moves.
U s e a D o u b l e C h eck fro m t h e
Wh ite B i s h o p a n d Wh ite
Q u een (Bxf7+ +!) , fo l l owed b y
w i n n i n g t h e B l a c k Q u e e n or
.
d e l iveri n g a Q u e e n checkmate.
Diagram 1 84
White Black
8
ll--J-.--
7 1 +
----
5 2. #
4
3
1....-=--
2 Notice that g3 is attacked
by both the Black Bishop
and the Black Rook.
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate in twomoves. U se
( .
a Queen sacrifice check
Q
. g2-t-) Then. use a Double
Check and mate from the Black
Rook and Black Bishop
96
6 Doubl e C hecks
Diagram 1 85
White Black
7 1. ++ Kxg8
6
5 2. #
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in twomoves. II U s e a D o u b l e C h eck fro m t h e

Wh ite Rook a n d Wh ite B i s h o p
( a R o o k sacrifice ! ) . N ext,
d e l ive r c h e c k m ate with t h e
re m a i n i n g Rook.
Diagram 1 86
White Black
7 1. ++ Kxg8
6
5 2. #
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in twomoves.
....___
U se a D oub l e C h e c k from the
Wh ite R o o k and W h ite B is h op
(a R o ok s a crifi ce!). Next. deliver
c h eck m ate wit h t h e re m a in ing
Rook.
97
7 Discovered Attacks
introduction ==
A Discovered Attack occurs when a piece moves and uncovers an attack by a

piece behind it. Both pieces attack different enemy pieces at the same time.
Some Discovered Attacks are simple, as shown in Diagram 187. Others take two
or more moves to set up.
Diagram 187
8
B
7
i i
6
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.
When Wh ite pl ays Bb5+ , Bl ack discovers o r fi n d

o u t that that t h e Q ueen a n d the Ki ng a re both
u nder attack at the same t i m e . After d ea l ing with
the Bishop check , Bl ack l oses the Q u een when
Wh ite pl ays Qxd4!
C i rcle the Wh ite pieces th at wi l l wi n B l a c k's Quee n .
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instruction ===
7 1. Bb5 + Ke7 1. Bb5+ Bd7

6
5 2. Qxd4 2. Bxd7 + Kxd7
4
3 3. Qxd4
This one is done for you.

a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
Ill Win the Black Queen in two or

threemoves.
Wh ite plays Bb5+, attack i n g both
Black's K i n g a nd Que e n . If Black
moves t h e K ing, Wh ite plays
O x d 4 . w i n n i n g th e Black Que en.
If Black plays . . Be7. V'Jhite
plays Bxd7+ and then Qxd4.
Diagram 1 89
White Black
8
7 1. ----
Qmoves
6
5 2. ----
ft Your turn now!

2 Aftft
g
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
Ill Win the Black Rook in two

moves.
White plays Ba6, attacking the
Black Rook. and u n c ovenn g an
a tta ck o n the Black Queen from
the White Rook. After Black
moves the Queen. VVhite ple1ys
B xeS. winning the Rook
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instruction ==
Diagram 1 90
White Black
8
7 1. ____ + Kxa7/Ka8
6
5 2. ----
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Queen and

a pawn for a Bishop in two
Ill Wh ite p l a y s B x a 7+. atta c k i n g
b o t h B l a ck's K i n g a n d Q u een .
moves. After B l a c k p l ays . . . K x a 7 o r
. . . Ka8. Wh ite p l a y s Q x h 3.
w i n n i ng B l a ck's Q u ee n .
Diagram 1 9 1
White Black
8
7 1. Qxe5??
5 2. + axb5
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Knight in threemoves.
Wh ite fi rst tra d es K n i g hts ( N x e5)
a n d B l a ck p l ay s . . . Q x e5??
Th en. Wh ite p l a y s N bS+ and
atta cks the B l a c k Q u een with t h e
B i s h op o n b 2 . Afte r B l ack p l ays
.. . a x b5. Wh ite p l ays B x e51
1 00
White Black
7 1. Qmoves
6
5 2.
4
3
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to m ove.
II Win the Black Bishop for a

pawn in twomoves.
U se a pawn attack o n t h e
B l ack B i s h op, co m b i ned with a
D i scove red Atta ck a g ai n st t h e
B l ack Q u e e n fro m t h e Wh ite
Bishop .
7 1. Qmoves 1. Nxd5
lt-.....,,..;:;;;;;.,
----
6
lt---=-
5 2. ---- 2.
4
3
11--...=:-
2
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Knight in two

moves.
Use a p awn attack on the Black
Qu e en combined with a
.
Di scovere d Attack a g a inst the

B l a ck K nig h t from t h e White
B i s hop.
101

8
7 1. + 1. +
6
5 2. Bxg4 2. Kmoves
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

Knight in twomoves.
U s e a K n i g h t s a c rifice c h eck,
com b i n ed with a D iscove red
Attack o n t h e Wh ite Q u e e n
fro m t h e B l a c k B i s h o p .
White Black
8
7 1.
5 2. Qxd4?? +
4
3 3. Bxg4
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Win a White Bishop and

Queen for a Rook and Knight
in three moves.
U s e a R o o k sac rifice ( . . . R x d4 )
- i n v i t i n g t h e Wh ite Q u e e n to d 4 .
F o l l ow t h i s w i t h a K n i g ht sac rifice
check, com b i n ed with a
D i scovered Attack o n t h e Wh ite
Q u e e n fro m t h e B l ack B i s h o p.
1 02
Diagram 1 96
White Black
s E
7 1. ___
+
_ gxh6
5 2. ----
4
3
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

Knight in twomoves.
U se a Kn ight s a crifice c h eck.
a--111 co mbine d with a Discovere d
Attack o n the B l a c k Que e n
from t h e Wh i te Q u een.
White Black
7 1

----
+
6
5 2. Kmoves
4
a b c d e I g h
Black to m ove.
II Win the White Queen in two

moves.
Use
with a
a Kn1ght check. combined
Discovered Attack on the
White Queen from the Black
Queen
103
White Black
8
7 1. +
6 .t
5 2. Kxh2
4
3
a b c d e f 9 h
Black to move.
111!11 Win a White Rook and a pawn

- for a Bishop in two moves.
Ill U se a B i s h o p s a crifice check,
comb i n ed with a D i s covered
Att a c k o n t h e Wh ite R o o k o n
e4 fro m the B l a c k R o o k o n e6.
White Black
7 1. Kxg7
6
5 2.
4
3
2
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to move.
111!11 Win the Black Knight on c6 in

- two moves. Ill U se a B i s h o p a n d K n i g h t trad e
(Bxg 7), co m b i n e d w i t h a
D i s covered Attack o n t h e B l a ck
K n i g h t o n c6 fro m the Wh ite
R o o k on c 1 .
1 04
7 Di scovered Attacks
Diagram 200
White Black
8
---
7 1. ---- Rmoves
2.
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.

moves.
U se a B i s h o p attac k o n t h e
B l ac k R o o k , c o m b i n e d w i t h a
D i scove red Attac k o n t h e
B l ac k B i s h o p fro m t h e Wh ite
Rook.

8
7 1. a moves 1. Bd6?
6
5 2. 2.
4
3
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Rook for a

Bishop in twomoves.
Use a Bishop attack on the
Black Rook. combined with a
Discovered Attack on tt1e Black
Queen frorn the White Rook
105
White Black
7 1. ___
_
+
_ Kxh7
6
5 2. ----
4
3
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Queen and a

pawn for a Bishop and a Rook
in twomoves.
U s e a Bis h op s a c rifice c h e ck.
combi n ed with a D i s covered
Attack o n t h e B l a c k Q u e e n
fro m t h e White Rook o n d 1 .
Diagram 203
8
7 1. + Kmoves 1. + Be6?
6
5 2. 2. + Qxe6
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win a Black Rook in two

moves. Ill U se a B i s h op c h e c k. c o m bi n e d
with a Di scove red Atta c k o n the
Black R o o k o n a 7 fr o m the
Wh ite Rook o n a5.
1 06
White Black
7 1. ---- R x e4
6
5 2. ----
4
a b c d e f 9 h
White to move.

Rook in twomoves.
Use a Bishop attack o n t h e
B l ack Que e n . combined with a
D i scove red Atta c k (threatening
m a te ! ) o n the Black R o o k
.
White Black
1. ReB?
6
5 2. ----
Rxe4
4
3 3. ----
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to move.

Rook in threemoves.
U se a Bishop attack o n the
B l ack R o o k o n f8. Fo l low this
with a Bishop attack on the
B l ack Queen. combined w1th a
Discovered Attack (threatening
mate') on the Black Rook.
107
7 Discovered Attac ks
Diagram 206
White Black
7 1. ----
+ K/Nxh7
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.

Bishop in twomoves.
U se a B i s h op sacrifice check ,
comb i n ed w i t h a D i s co v e red
Attack o n t h e B l a c k Q u e e n
from t h e Wh ite Q u e e n .
White Black
1. + Kx f7
5 2.
4
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.

pawn for a Bishop in two
moves.
U se a B i s h op s a c rifi ce c heck .
co m b i ned w i t h a Discovered
Att a c k o n the B l ack Queen from
t h e White Q u e e n .
1 08
White Black
7 1. ____ + B x e6
6
5 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.

II U s e a B i s h o p s a c rifi ce c h eck,
com b i n e d with a D iscove red
moves. Attack on the B l a c k Q u e e n
fro m t h e Wh ite Q u ee n .
White Black
7 1. Qxc7??
6
5 2. + Bxe6
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.
II Win the Black Queen and two

pawns for a Knight and
Bishop in threemoves.
Use a Kni g h t sacri fice (N x c7).
F o l l ow t h i s with a B i s h o p
s a c rifice c h eck. co mbined with a
Di scovered Attack on the Black
Queen from the White Queen.
1 09
7 Discove red Attacks
Diagram 2 1 0
White Black
8
11----..;;;:;--
;..../'
7 1. ----
+ Kmoves
6
5 2. ----
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Queen in two

moves.
Ill U se a B i s h op c h ec k , c o m b i n e d
with a D i scove red Attac k o n
the B l ac k Q u e e n f ro m t h e
Wh ite Q u ee n .
Diagram 2 1 1
White Black
8
7 1. + Kxc8
6
5 2. + Kmoves
4
3 3.
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to move.

Bishop for a Rook in three
moves.
U se a Rook sac rif i ce c h e c k .
F o l l ow t h i s with a B i s h o p ch eck.
co m b i ned with a D i scove red
Attac k o n the B l ac k Q u een fr om
the Wh ite Q u ee n.
1 10
White Black
8
7 1.
+
6
5 2. Kxh2
4
3
a b c d e f g h
B l ack to move.
II Win the White Queen and a

moves.
Use a B i sho p sacrifice check
combined wit h a Discovered
Attack on the White Queen
.
fro m the Black Queen.
Diagram 2 1 3
8
7 1.
1.
5 2. Qxa6? + 2. Qc2
4
3 3. Kxh2
2 .ft.ft .ft.ft.ft
1
g A g
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
II Win the White Queen and a

pawn for two Bishops in three
moves-or win a Rook for a
Use a Bishop sacnf1ce ( . BaG1:
.
Fo!low th1s with a Bis ho p sacrifice

check. combined with a
Bishop in twomoves. Discovered Attack on thE" \Nhite
Queen from the Black Queen
111
White Black
8
7 1. Kxf7
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

II U s e a B i s h o p sac rifice c h ec k,
com b i n e d with a D i scove red
moves. Attac k o n the B l ac k Q u e e n
fro m the Wh ite Q u e e n .
White Black
7 1.
ll..l!!!_:!lt.l,:
!
6
..
____
5 2. Qmoves
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the White Bishop on a3 in

twomoves. II U s e a pawn attack o n the White
Q u e e n , co m b i n ed with a
D i s cove red Attac k o n t h e White
B i s h o p fro m the B l a c k Bi s h o p
o n e?.
1 12
White Black
7 1. ____ + Rxe8
5 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Rook in twomoves.
II U s e a R o o k sac rifice c h ec k,
com b i n e d with a D is covered
Att ack o n the B l a c k Q u e e n

8
7 1. Nfmoves 1. Nd moves
6
5 2. 2.
4
3
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win a Black Knight in two

moves. II Use a K i n g att a c k on the Knig h t
o n f3 ( Ke3). combined with a
D i s covered Att a c k on t h e oth e r
Bl a c k Knig h t from t h e White
Rook
1 13
8 Skewers
introduction
A Skewer is an attack on two pieces lined up on the same file, rank, or diagonal.
When the first piece moves, a less valuable piece behind it is captured. Some
skewers are simple, as shown in Diagram 218. Others take two or more moves
to set up.
Dia gram 218
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
Wh ite ju st played Re1 + . Black i s in check by the

Wh ite Rook and m u st move the Ki n g . The Bl ack
Rook beh i n d the King i s skewered and wi l l be
captu red .
C i rc l e the Wh ite p i ece th at wi l l wi n B l a c k's Roo k.
1 14
8 Skewers
instruction
Diagram 2 1 9
White Bla ck
8
7 1. Re 1 + Kmoves
5 2. Rxe8
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Rook in two

moves. ....___
White plays Re1 +. skewerinJ
the Black Rook After Bl3ck
moves the King ( K moves;.
White plays Rxe8 wmning the

Rook I
Diagram 220
White Black
8
7 i 1. ____
+ Kmoves
6 i
--=='-'.---'-
5 i 2. ----
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

moves.
\/Vhite plays Bc,1+. sevvf:!lnq t
Black Kn1ght Black moves the
King ( K moves) and VVhitc
plays B xg8. w1nning the Knighr
115
8 Skewers
instruction
Diagram 22 1
White Black
8
7 1. Rmoves
II"""'"'""...;;;;.
----
6
11---1"""'"""'.---'"-
5 2. ----
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

moves.
Wh ite p l a ys Oe4 . atta c k i ng t h e
B l a ck Rook a n d sk ewe r i n g t h e
B l a ck K n ight on b 7 1 Wh e n B l a ck
moves t h e Rook, White p l a ys
Q x b7, w i n n i ng the Kn i g h t .

8
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. Kxf1 + 2. Kxf1 +
4
3 3. Ke2 + 3. Re1?? #
4. Kmoves
a b c d e f g h
B l ack to move.
II Win the White Rook on e6 in

fourmoves. .._____
B l a ck plays . . . Oxf1 +.fo rci ng
Wh ite to play Kxf1. N e xt. B l a ck
plays . R d 1 +.forc i ng Ke2. T h en.
. .
Bl a ck plays R e 1 +. skewe r i ng t h e
Wh ite Rook o n e6. a n d w i n nin g it
on t h e n e x t mov e ( . . . R x e6)
116
8 Skewers
White Black
7 1 + Kmoves
--:;_
----
6
-..J'-='--
5 2. ----
a b c d e I 9 h
Wh ite to move.

Bishop in twomoves.
U se a B i s h o p S kewe r, attacki ng
t h e B l a ck K i n g a n d t h e Q u e e n
be h i n d it.
White Black
8
7 1. + Kmoves
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e I 9 h
White to move.
II Win a Black Bishop in two

moves. ....__
.
Use a Bishop Skewer. attackinQ
the Black King and the B 1shop
behind it.
1 17
8 Skewers
Diagram 225
White Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. Kmoves
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Win a Rook in twomoves. U s e a B i s h o p S kewe r. attac k i ng

t h e Wh ite Ki n g a n d t h e Rook
be h i n d i t .
Diagram 226
White Black
8
7 1.
5 2. Kxd2 +
3 3. Kmoves
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win a Bishop in threemoves. Beg i n w it h a Rook sac rifice

( . . . R x d 2 ) . F o l low t h i s with a
B i s h o p S kewe r. attac ki ng t h e
White K i n g a n d t h e Wh ite Rook
be h in d i t .
118
8 Skewe rs
Diagram 227
White Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. Kmoves
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the White Knight in two

moves.
Use a Bishop Skewe r. attack ing
t h e Wh ite K i n g a n d th e K nig h t
b e h ind it.
Diagra m 228
White Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. Kxf3 +
3. Kmoves
2
a b c d e f g h
B l ack to move.
II Win the White Bishop in three

moves.
B e gin with a Rook sacrifice check
Follow this with a Bishop Skewer.
attack1ng the White King and the
Rook behind it
119
8 Skewers
White Black
1. ---- Qmoves
2. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win a Black Rook for a Bishop

(the exchange) in twomoves.
U s e a B i s h o p S kewe r. attack i ng
the B l a c k Q u e e n a n d the Rook
be h i n d it.
White Black
8
7 1. dxe5
5 2. Qmoves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

(the exchange) in threemoves.
Beg i n with a pawn tra d e ( d x e5).
F o l l ow t h i s with a B i s h op S kewe r.
attacki n g t h e B l a ck Quee n a n d
t h e R o o k be h i n d it.
120
8 Skewe rs
White Black
1

----

2. __a_;_e_2 __
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Win a White Rook for a Bishop

in twomoves.
U s e a B i s h o p S kewe r. attac k i ng
t h e Wh ite Q u e e n a n d t h e Rook
b e h i n d it.
White Black
1.
2. __a_x_c4 __
3. ---=Q=e=2-
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.

in threemoves.
B eg i n w i t h a K n ig h t and Bishop
t ra d e ( .. N x c4) . Fo l l ow t h is
w ith a B i s h op Skewer. attacking
t h e Wh ite Queen and the Rook
b e h i n d it
121
8 Skewers
White Black
8
7

6
5 a moves
3
Notice that the White pawn
2 on f2 is pinned.
a b o d e f g h
Black to move.

in twomoves.
Use a Bishop Skewer, attacking
the White Queen and the Rook
behind it.
White Black
8
7 1. Rmoves
6
5 2.
4
3
a b o d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

moves.
Use a Bishop Skewer, a ttacking
the Black Rook a nd the Knight
behind it.
1 22
8 Skewers
Diagram 235
8
7 1. Rdd8 1. Rfd8
5 2. 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

in twomoves.
Use a Bishop Skewer.
both Black Rooks.
attacking
Diagra m 236
8
7 1. ----
Rgh6 1. Rhg5
6
5 2. ---- 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Rook for a

Bishop in twomoves.
Use a Bishop Skewer. attacking
both Black Rooks
123
8 Skewers
Diagram 237
8
11--=----.-
7 1. ---- Rcd7 1. Rdc8
2. ---- 2.
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.

in two moves.
U se a B i s h o p S kewe r, atta c k i n g
b o t h B l a ck Rooks .
Diagram 238
8
7 1. bxa6 1. bxa6
6
5 2. Rcd7 2. Rdc8
4
3 3. 3.
2
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.

in threemoves.
Beg i n with a Q u e e n tra d e (Q x a6).
F o l l ow this with a Bi s h op S kewer.
attacki n g both B l a ck R o o k s .
1 24
8 Skewers
White Black
1 ----
+ Kmoves
2. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

moves.
U s e a R o o k S kewe r , atta c k i n g
t h e B l a ck K i n g a n d the Q u een
be h i n d it.
White Black
1. + Nxh7
2. ____ + Kmoves
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Queen and

Knight for a Rook in three
moves.
B e g i n with a R o o k s a c rifice c h eck
Fo l l ow t h i s w i t h a R o ok Skewer.
attacking t h e Black King and the
Q u ee n be h i n d it.
12 5
8 Skewers
White Black
7 1. ---- Q moves
6
5 2. ----
4
3
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.
IJ!II!III Win the Black Bishop in two U se a R o o k S kewe r , atta c k i n g

-moves. t h e B l a ck Q u e e n a n d t h e B i s h o p
be h i n d i t .
White Black
7 1 1. Q moves
6
5 2. ----
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.
IJ!II!III Win the Black Knight in two U se a R o o k S kewe r , atta c k i n g

-moves. t h e B l a ck Q u e e n a n d t h e K n i g ht
be h i n d it.
1 26
8 Skewers
White Black
7 1. dxe5?
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Knight and

Queen for two Rooks in
three moves.
Beg in with a Rook s acrifice
(Rxe5). Follow this with a R o ok
Skewer. a tt a c k ing the Bla ck
King a n d t h e Q ueen be h ind it.
Diagram 244
White Black
8
7 1.
+
6
5 2. Bxc6 +
4
3 3. K moves
2
a b c d e f 9 h
Black to move.

Knight in three moves.
B eg in with a Knig h t sacrifice
check. fork ing the W h i te King and
Q ueen. Follow this with a Rook
Skewer. a ttacking the White KinJ
and the Queen behind it
12 7
8 Skewers
White Black
8
7 1. + Kd6
6
5 2.
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black

Knight in two moves.
Queen for a
II U s e a Q u e e n S kewe r, atta c k i n g
t h e B l a c k Ki n g a nd the Q u een
b e h i n d it.
Diagram 246
White Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the
moves.
Black Queen in three Beg i n with a K ni g h t c h ec k. Fo l low
t his with a Q u e e n S kewer,
attacki n g t h e B l ac k King and the
Q u e e n b e hi n d it.
128
8 Skewers
White Black
7 1. ____
+ K moves
6
5 2. ----
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.

moves.
II U s e a Q ue e n S kewe r, atta c k i n g
t h e B l a ck K i n g a n d t h e Q u e e n
b e h i n d it.
White Black
8
7 1. + K moves
6
5 2.
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Rook in two

moves. ...___
U se a Q u e e n Skewe r. att a c king
t h e B l a ck King and t h e Rook
beh i nd it.
129
9 Double Threats
introduction ====
A Double Threat, as used in this chapter, is a move that threatens to checkmate

or to win a piece. To avoid checkmate, the opponent must give up the threatened
piece. Some Double Threats are simple, as shown in Diagram 249. Others take
two or more moves to set up.
Diagram 249
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
Wh ite ju st pl ayed Rc5, th reate n i n g checkm ate ( Rc8#},

and attacki ng the B i s h o p ( Rxc3) at the same t i m e !
B l ack ca n n ot defend ag a i n st the Do u bl e Th reat, so
B l ack moves the K i n g to avo i d checkmate a n d g ives u p
the B i s h o p .
C i rc l e t h e squa re where Wh ite threate ns chec kmate.
1 30
9
Double Threats
instruction

8
7 1. ReS Ba1?? 1. ReS K moves
6
5 2. ReB # 2. Rxe3
4
3
2
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to m ove.
II Checkmate or win the Black

Wh ite p l a ys R c 5 . t h re atenmg to
c h e c k m ate (Rc8#) a n d to take
t h e B l a ck B i s h o p ( R x c3) B lack
m u st m ove t h e King. a n d White
t h e n p l ay s (Rxc3), winn i n g the
B l a ck Bis h o p .
Diagram 2 5 1
8
11==-
7 1. R moves?? 1. N moves
--=---
____
6
--
5 2. ---# 2. ----
3
Your turn now!
2
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.

Rook in two moves.
White p l a ys B e4, t hrea ten1ng to
c h e c k m ate ( R h7#) a nd to ta ke
the Black R ook ( B x b 1) B!ack
must move the K n i g ht to avod
mate. Then. White p l ay s Bxb1.
wi n ning the Black Rook
131
9 Double Threats
instruction ==

8
7 1. ----
NbS ?? 1. f6
5 2. ____
# 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.

Wh ite p l a ys Q d 4 , t h rea te n i n g to
c h e c k m ate ( Q g 7# or Q h 8 #) a n d
to ta ke t h e B l a c k K n i g ht ( Q x a 7 )
Afte r B l a c k p l a y s .f6 . Wh i te
. .
p l ays Q x a 7 . w i n n i n g t h e B l a ck
K n ig h t on a 7 .
Diagram 253
8 B.
7 1. Qxe7 ? ? 1. ---- g6/h6
6
5 2. ____ # 2. ----
3
Notice that when the White
2 Rook moves, the White
Bishop joins the White
Queen in attacking h7.
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.

Queen in two moves. ._..__
VVhite p l a y s R e 7 . th reate n i n g to
c h e c k m ate ( Q x h 7 #) a n d to t a k e
t h e B l a ck Q u e e n ( R x d 7 ) . B l a ck
plays . . g6 or . . h6 to a v o1d
.
m ate . T h e n . Wh ite p l a y s R x d 7
w i n n i n g t h e B l a c k Q u ee n .
132
g Double Th reats

8
7

1. 1.
6
5 2. Ba8?? # 2. K moves
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Checkmate or win the White

Bishop in two moves .
U se a Rook move that threatens
checkmate by the Rook and
attacks the White Bishop .
White Black White B lack

8
7 1. Q x c7?? 1. ----
h6
6
5 2. # 2. ----
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

Q ueen in two moves . II U se a Bishop move that threatens
checkmate by the Rook and
attacks the Black Q ueen.
1 33
g Do u bl e Th reats

8
7 1.
1.
5 2. Qxe1?? # 2. Qxf2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

Queen for a Rook in two
moves.
U s e a Rook move t h a t t h reate n s
c h e c k m ate by t h e B l a c k Rook
( . . . R h 2 #) and atta cks t h e Wh ite
Q u ee n .
7 1. ----
Qxe5?? 1. ----
Rxf7
6
5 2. ---# 2. ----
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Queen for a Rook in two
II U se a Q u e e n m ove t h a t t h reatens
check m ate by the Wh ite Q u e e n
moves. ( Q x g 7 #) a n d atta cks t h e B l ack
Q u ee n .
1 34
g Doubl e Threats
Diagram 258
1. ----
Qxd4?? 1. ----
Kxg8
5 2. ___ #
.;,.:... 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

Queen for a Bishop and Rook
in two moves.
U se a B i s h o p m ove t h a t t h re a te n s
c h e c k m ate by t h e Wh ite Q u e e n .
T h e B i s h o p move a ls o u n cov e rs
a n attack a g a i n st t h e B l a c k Q u e e n
by t h e Wh ite R oo k .
Diagram 259
8 .i
7 .t 1 . ---- N xf5?? 1. f6
6
2. ___ #
.:..:._ 2. ----
4
------
3 Do you see why Nc6 does not work as White's move?
u--,..;;; (Black can play Q x e3 +)
2 .ft
1
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Queen for a Knight in two
moves.
U se a K n i g ht m o v e t h a t t h re a te n s
c h e c k m ate b y t h e Wh ite Q u e e n
a n d att a c k s t h e B l a c k Q u e e n
135
9 Do uble Th reats

8
7 1.
1.
5 2. Rd7?? # 2. N moves
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.

Rook on c7 in two moves.
U se a B is h o p m ove t h a t t h rea te n s
c h e c k m ate b y t h e B l a c k R o o k
( . . . R x h 2 ) a n d a tt a c k s t h e VVh i te
R o o k o n c7 .

8
7 1.
1.
5 2. R x d4?? # 2. Nf2
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

Rook on h4 in two moves.
Use a Q u e en move t t1 a t t h re a te n s
c h e c k m a te a n d a t t a c k s t h e \/Vh l t e
Rook o n h 4
136
g Doubl e Th reats
Diagram 262
8
----
7 1. R moves?? 1. g6
I t-',...,'"'""
____
----
6
1 1----
5 2. ____ # 2. ____ _
+
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Rook in two moves. II U s e a Q u e e n m ove t h a t t h reate n s
checkm ate a n d attacks t h e B l a ck
Roo k .

8
7 1. g6?? 1. Kf8
6
5 2. + 2. +
4
3 3. #
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in three moves or

win the Black Rook in two
moves.
U s e a Q u e e n move t h a t threaten s
c h e c k m ate a n d atta c k s t h e B l ac k
R oo k .
137
g Do u b l e Th reats
Diagram 264
8
7 1.
1.
6
5 2. Ra6?? # 2. Bf5
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

Rook on a3 in two moves.
U se a Q ue e n m o v e that tt1 re ate n s
c h e c k m ate and a ttac k s t h e W h i t e
R o o k on a3 .
m 265
8
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. g3 2. g3
4
3 3. Ra6?? # 3. Bf5
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.

Rook on a3 in three moves.
U se a Q u een check (
Fol low t h is with anot h e r Queen
move . a
Oc7 + )
move t h a t th re a t e n s
ch e c k m ate a n d a tta cks t h e \IVh i te
R ook on a3
138
g Double Th reats

8
7 1. N xf5?? 1. Bg7
6
5 2. # 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Rook for a Knight in two
moves.
U s e a K n i g ht move t h a t t h re a te n s
c h e c k m ate fro m t h e Wh ite R oo k .
T h e K n i g h t move a l s o u n cove rs
a n att a c k on t h e B l a c k R o o k by
t h e Wh ite B i s h o p .
Diagram 267
8
7 1. Rc3?? 1. ----
Bf5
6
5 2. # 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Rook on c6 in two moves.
U se a Q u e e n m o v e t h a t t h re a t e n s
c h e c k m ate by t h e Q u e e n a n d
attacks t h e B l a c k R o o k o n c6 .
139
g Do u b l e Th reats

8
7 1. RedS?? 1. f6
6
5 2. # 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Rook on d6 in two moves.
U se a Q u e e n m ove t h a t t h re a te n s
c h e c k m ate b y t h e Q u e e n a n d
attac k s t h e B l a c k R o o k o n d 6 .

8
7 1. Rxd6? 1. Rxd6?
6
5 2. RedS?? 2. f6
4
3 3. # 3.
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Bishop in three moves.
U se a R o o k s a crifice ( R x d 6 ! ) .
F o l l ow th i s w i t h a Q u e e n move
that t h reate n s c h e c k m ate b y the
Q u e e n a nd atta c k s the B l a c k
Rook o n d 6 .
1 40
g Double Th reats
Diagram 270
7 1.
1.
5 2. Rd3?? # 2. g3/f4
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Checkmate or win a White

Rook in two moves.
U s e a Q u e e n move t h a t t h reate n s
c h e c k m ate a n d attacks the Wh ite
Rook on d 4 .
Diagram 2 7 1
7 1.
1.
5 2. Rxd4? 2. Rxd4?
3 3. Rd3?? # 3. g3/f4
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.

Knight on d4-following a
Rook exchange-in three
-
U s e a R o o k s a c rifice . F o l l ow
t h i s w i t h a Q u e e n m o v e t h at
t h reate n s c h ec k m ate b y t h e
moves. Q u e e n a n d atta cks t h e B l a c k
R ook o n d 4 .
141
9 Double Th reats
7 1. c5?? 1. ---- f5/g6
5 2. ___ #
_ 2. ----
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Bishop on d4 in two moves.
II U s e a Q u e e n m ove that th reate ns
checkm ate by the Q u e e n a n d
attacks t h e B l a c k B i s h o p .
Diagram 273
7 1. ReB?? 1. Qh5
5 2. + Kf8 2.
4
3 3. #
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

win the Black Bishop on e7 in
II U s e a Q u e e n m ove t h at th reatens
c h e c k m ate by the Q u e e n a n d
two moves. attacks t h e B l ack B i s h o p .
1 42
g Double Th reats
Diagram 274
8
7 1.
1

----

5 2. Rac1?? ___
#
_ 2. __K
_h __
_2
3
Notice that the g2 pawn is pinned
2
by the Black Bishop on e4.
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

U se a R o o k move t h a t t h reate n s
c h e c k m ate by t h e R o o k a n d
a tta c k s t h e Wh ite B i s h o p .
Diagram 275
8
7 1. N xf1?? 1. f6
2. ___
# ...
..:..:. 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Knight on e3 in two moves.
U s e a Q u e e n m ove t h at t h re a te n s
c h e c k m ate by t h e Q u e e n a n d
atta c k s t h e B l a c k K n ig h t .
1 43
g Do uble Th reats
Diagram 276
8
7 1.
1.
5 2. Nf3?? + 2. Qf3
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Win the White Rook or Knight

in two moves.
U s e a Q u e e n move th at attacks
the Wh ite Rook a n d K n ig h t .

8
7 1.
1.
5 2. Rxe3?? # 2. Qd 1
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

Knight in two moves. II U s e a Q u e e n move t h a t t h reate n s
checkmate by t h e R o o k ( if Wh ite
p l ays Rook takes Q u ee n ) . a n d
atta cks the Wh ite K n ig h t .
1 44
g Doubl e Th reats
Diagram 278
7 1.
1.
5 2. Qxa7?? # 2. Qxe4
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.

Queen for a Bishop in two
II U s e a B i s h o p m ove t h a t both
t h reate n s c h e c k m ate by the
moves. K n i g ht o n g 5 ( . . . N h 3#) a n d
attacks t h e Wh ite Q u ee n .
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

win the Black Queen for a
U s e a K n i g h t m ove t h a t both
t h reate n s c h e c k m ate b y t h e Wh ite
Q u e e n i n two m o v e s a n d att a c k s
the Black Q ueen .
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10
Promoting Pawns
introduction
P romoting a paw n , often called Queening a Pawn , is one of the most powerful
moves in chess. Promoting a pawn often results in being a Queen ahead! Because
of this, sacrificing one or more pieces to make it possible to promote a pawn may be
the best strategy you have. Promoting a pawn often takes two or more moves to set
up, as shown in Diagram 280.
Diagram 280
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.
Wh ite ca n sacrifi ce the B i s h o p ( Bxb6 ! ) and create a

passed pawn o n a6 that B l ack ca n n ot stop fro m
beco m i n g a Q u een . After Wh ite p l ays Bxb6 ! , B l ack
plays . . . axb6 . Wh ite then p l ays a7 and ca n n ot be
sto pped o n the next move fro m p l ay i n g a8 = Q!
C i rcle the Wh ite Pawn th at wi l l become a Quee n .
1 46
10
Promoting Pawns
instruction
White Black
8
7 1. Bxb6 axb6
5 2. a7 ! KIB moves
3 3. a8 = Q
2
This o ne is d o ne fo r yo u .
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II P romote the a-pawn to a

Queen in three moves.
Wh ite p l a ys B x b 6 1 s a c r i fi c i n g t h e
BlEB B i s h o p . Wh e n B l a c k p l a ys a x b6 .
Wh ite re p o n d s a 7 ' Wh ateve r
m o v e B l a c k m a k e s . Wh ite p l a y s
a S = Q . p ro m ot i n g t h e a - p aw n to
a Q ueen .
Diagram 282
White Black
8
7 1. gxf6
6
5 2. KIN moves
4
3 3. =Q
2
Yo u r tu rn n ow !
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II P romote the g-pawn to a

Wh ite p l a ys N x f6 . s a c r i fi c i n g a
K n i g h t fo r a p a w n . Afte r B l a ck
p l ays . . g x f6 . Wh ite plays g 7 :
Wh a teve r m ove B l a c k m a ke s .
VVh ite p l ays g 8 = Q . p ro m ot i n g
t h e g - p a w n to a Q u e e n .
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10 Promoting Pawns
instruction
White Black
8
7 1. axb6
6
5 2. Any move
3 3. = Q
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Promote the a-pawn to a

Queen in three moves. II Wh ite p l ays O x b6 ! , wi n n i n g a
R o o k o r creat i n g a p a s s e d
a - p a w n t h at B la c k ca n n ot sto p .
Wh e n B la c k p l ays . . . a x b6 ,
Wh ite p l ays a 7 , fo l l owed b y
a8 = 0 ' -
Diagram 284
8
,.
_ _,__
7 1. Kh6 1. ??
6
stalement
5 2. ___ ..;.;_
#
4
3 U nderpromotion
2 When a pawn reaches the 81h ra n k , it can be pro m oted
to a Q ueen , Rook, Bishop, or Knight. Being pro m oted to
a piece other than a Queen i s called u n d e rpro m oti o n .
a b c d e f g h U nderpromotion i s used t o preve nt a sta lem ate d raw
or to g a i n an advantage in a conti n u i ng g a m e .
Wh ite to move.
II Avoid a stalemate draw, and

checkmate in two moves.
Wh ite p l a y s f8 = R ' avo i d i ng
f8 = 0 ? ?-a sta l e m ate d ra w .
Afte r Wh ite p l a ys f 8 = R ' B l a ck
i s fo rced to p l a y . . K h 6 . a n d
Wh ite c h e c k m ates B l a c k o n
Vvh ite ' s n e x t m ove ( R h 8# )
1 48
1 Q P rom oting Pawn s
White Black
8
7 1. + K moves
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
111!11 Win the Black Queen and end U n d e rp ro m ote t h e c-paw n ,

- up a Knight and Rook ahead in fo rk i n g t h e B l ack K i n g a nd
two moves. Q u ee n . T h i s u n d e rp ro m a t i o n
w i n s t h e B l a ck Q u e e n a s a
res u lt .
Diagram 286
White Black
8
It - t-::-'
7 1. ----+ K moves
5 2. ----
4
2
-
. ..- ..........
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.
Win the Black Queen and end U n d e r p ro m ote t h e d - p a w n .

up a Knight ahead in two fo r k i n g t h e B l ack K i n g a n d
moves. Q u ee n . Th i s u n d e rp ro m o t i o n
wins the Black Q ueen as a
res u lt .
1 49
1 Q Promotin g Pawn s
Diagram 287
White Black
8
7 1.
5 2. hxg3
3 3. Any move =Q
a b c d e f 9 h
Black to move.
11111!1 Promote the h-pawn to a Sta rt with a B i s h o p sac rifice .

- Queen in three moves. F o l low t h i s by p u s h i n g t h e
p a ssed h - p awn .
White Black
8

7 1.
6
5 2. bxa4
3 3. axb3
4. Any move =Q
a b c d e f 9 h
Black to move.
11111!1 Promote the a-pawn to a Beg i n with a B i s h o p s a crifice

- Queen in fourmoves. ( . . . Ba4 ! ) . Next, use a pawn
sacrifice ( . . . b 3 ! ) . F i n a l ly . p u s h
t h e p a ssed a - p aw n .
1 50
1 Q Pro m oti n g Pawn s
Diagram 289
8
7 1. Bxd4 1. Kb6 ?
6
5 2. =Q 2. + Kxc5
4
3 3. = Q+
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Promote the f-pawn to a

Queen in two or three moves.
U s e a B i s h o p s a crifi c e . M a k e a
B i s h o p m ove t h a t p i n s t h e B l ack
B i s h o p to its K i n g , a l l ow i n g the
f- p a w n to Q u e e n s a fe l y !
White Black
1. Kxf4
2. ----
Any move
3. Any move
----
4. =Q
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Promote the h-pawn to a

Queen in four moves.
U se a B i s h o p s a c rifice . F o l low
t h i s by p u s h i n g t h e h - p a w n .
N ot i ce t h a t t h e B i s h o p s a crifi ce
b l ocks t h e B l a c k B i s h o p a n d t h e
B l ack p a w n s o n t h e f fi l e . B l ack
ca n n o n t stop t h e Wh ite h - p aw n .
151
1 Q Promoti n g Pawn s
Diagram 291
White Black
8
7 1. N xg7
6
5 2. N moves
4
3 3. Any move
4. =Q
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Promote the h-pawn to a

Q ueen i n fou r moves.
U se a Knight sacrifice ( Nxg7 ! ) .
Follow th is b y p ushing the
h-pawn, a pawn that Black
ca n not stop .

8

7 1. 1.
5 2. Rxe1 2. N e2 ?
4
3 3. Kxe1 3. Nxg1
1 4. Any move =Q 4. Any move =Q
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II P romote the h-pawn to a

Queen i n fou r moves . Ill U se a Rook trade ( . . . Re1 !).
Follow th is by a Knight sacrifice.
Then, p ush the h-pawn to the
q ueening sq uare.
1 52
1 0 P rom oti n g Pawn s

8
7 1. + Rxd B 1. + Rxd B
6
5 2. + KxfB 2. + Kd7 ??
4
3 3. = Q+ 3. = Q+
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Promote the c-pawn to a

Q ueen in three moves.
U s e a R o o k c h e c k , p rotected by
t h e c-paw n . F o l l ow t h i s by a
Rook s a c rifice check ( RfB + ) .
Th e n , p ro m ote t h e c-paw n .
White Black
8
7 1. + Rxd6
6
. ._._
5 2 ----
=Q
4
3
---
2
a b c d e f g h
White to m ove.
II Promote the b7 pawn to a

Queen in two moves.
U se a R o o k s a crifice c h e c k . T h e n .
p u s h t h e b7 p a w n . T h i s c h e c k
fo rce s t h e B l a c k R o o k to c a p t u re
( o r b e c a p t u red I ) . a l l ow i n g t h e b7
p a w n to p ro m ote to a Q u e e n .
1 53
1 Q P romoti n g Pawn s
Diagram 295
White Black
8
7 1.
5 2. Qxd1 =Q
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
111!11 Promote the a-pawn to a Sta rt with a Q u e e n s a c rifice

- Queen in two moves . ( . . . Q x d 1 ) . F o l l ow t h i s by
p ro m ot i n g t h e a-pawn to a
Q u ee n .
White Black
8
7 1.

+
5 2. Qxf1 +
4
3 3. Qxe1 = Q+
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
111!11 Promote the f-pawn to a Sta rt w i t h a Q u e e n s a c rifice

- Queen in three moves. c h e c k ( . . . Q x f 1 + ) . F o l l ow t h i s
with a Rook check . The n ,
reca pt u re to p ro m ote t h e f- p awn
to a Q u e e n .
1 54
1 Q Pro m oti n g Pawn s
White Black
8
7 1. cxd5
6
5 2. Any move
3 3. Any move
4. =Q
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Promote the a-pawn to a

Sta rt w i t h a Q u e e n s a crifice .
T h i s s a c r i fice m a ke s it p o ss i b l e
t o p r o m ote t h e a - p a w n t o a
Q u ee n .
D iagram 298
8
7 1. + Qxd6 1. + Qxd6
5 2. Any move 2. Qxc7?
3 3. =Q 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Promote the c-pawn to a

Queen, or (after a Queen
trade) end up a Rook ahead
Sta rt w 1 t h a Q u e e n s a c rifice
check ( Q x d 6 + ) T h e n . e i t h e r
p r o m ote t h e c - p a w n to a Q u ee n
in three moves. o r c a p t u re t h e B l a c k Q u e e n
afte r i t i s s a c rificed t o s t o p t il e
advancing pawn .
1 55
1 Q P rom oti n g Pawn s
Diagram 299
White Black
8
7 1. fxe6
6
5 2. Qg7
3 3. =Q
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Sta rt w i t h a Q u e e n s a c rifice
( Q x e 6 1 ) This s ac rific e m a ke s
it p o s s i b l e t o p ro m ote t h e
f- pawn to a Q u e e n .
White Black
8
7 1. + Kh7
6
5 2. fxe6
4
3 3. Qg7
4. =Q
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

S ta rt w 1 t h a Q ueen check
F o l l ow t h e c h e c k w i t h c.1 O ueen
sacrif1 ce ! O x e6 1 ) T h 1 s s a c , , t; ;..: ;:o
m a k e s 1 t p o s s i b l e t o p r o rn o t c-
t h e f- p a vm to a Q ueen
1 56
Diagram 30 1
White Black
8
7 1. + Kg8
6
5 2. + Qxe8
3 3. = Q+
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II P romote the d-pawn to a

U s e two Q u e e n c h ecks , fo rc i n g
a Q u e e n tra d e .
White Black
8
7 1. + Qxe6
6
5 2. Any move
3 3. =Q
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Promote the e7 pawn to a

U s e a Q u e e n c h e c k to fo rce a
Q u e e n t ra d e . F o l l ow th i s by
p rom oting t h e e - p a w n to a
Q ueen
1 57
Diagram 303
8
7 1. Kd7 1. N xg7??
6
5 2. =Q N x f8 2. = Q+
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Knight for a

pawn in three moves, or
promote the f-pawn to a
Beg i n by atta ck i n g t h e f8 sq u a re
with t h e B i s h o p . Th e n , p ro m ote
t h e f- pawn to a Q u ee n .
Queen in two moves.

8
7 1. + Kh8 1. + N x c4??
6
5 2. g6 2. #
4
3 3. =Q N x e8
2
4.
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Knight for a

pawn in four moves, or check
mate in two moves.
Beg i n with a B i s h o p check .
F o l l ow t h i s by attack i n g t h e e8
sq u a re with t h e B i s h o p . T h e n ,
p rom ote t h e e - p a w n to a Q u een .
158
1 Q P ro m oti n g Pawn s

8
----....--
7 1. ----
Qd7 1 . ---- ReB?
6
5 2. + 2.
11----
____ ----
3 Notice that only the Black Rook

-----
is protecting the Black Queen.
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.
Ill Win the Black Rook or Queen

in two moves.
P u s h t h e e - p aw n , t h re a te n i n g
the Black Rook.
Diagram 306
White Black
. 8
7 1. +
5 2. Bxe4 Nxe4
3 3. Any move
4. Any move =Q
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
Ill Force a Bishop and Knight

trade, and promote the c-pawn
to a Queen in four moves.
P u s h t h e e - p awn , c h e ck i n g t h e
Wh ite K i n g a n d fo rk i n g t h e K i n g
a n d B i s h o p . N e x t , a fte r t h e
B i s h o p a n d K n i g h t a re trad ed ,
p u s h t h e c - p a w n to c 8 fo r a
Q u ee n .
1 59
1 Q P ro m oti n g Pawn s
Diagram 307
White Black
8
1 1--r---'
1 #

7
----
a b c d e f 9 h
Black to move.
II Checkmate in one move.

Ill U s e a n U n d erpromoti o n .
( P ro m ote t h e pawn t o some
t h i n g oth e r than a Q u e e n ! )
White Black
1. Any move
5 2. ---#
4
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in two moves. U s e a n U n d e r p ro m ot i o n . B l a ck

ca n n ot sto p Wh ite fro m p utti n g a
Kn i g h t on c7 a n d c h e ck m at i n g !
1 60
1 Q P rom otin g Pawn s

8
, . _....-.
... _,_..__....
7 1. ----
1. ??
stalemate
6
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Come out a Rook ahead and

avoid a stalemate draw.
U s e a n U n d e rp ro m ot i o n
Diagram 3 1 0
White Black
8
, . .__,...-
7 1. + Kh8
6
5 2. ____
+ Qe5
4
3 3. ____
#
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in three moves.

II U s e a n U n d e rp ro m o t i o n w i t h
c h e c k , fo l l owed by a B i s h o p
c h e c k a n d t h e n c h e c k m ate .
161
11
Removing the Guard
introduction
To Remove the Guard is to attack a piece that is guarding the opponent again st
checkmate, or that is guarding a piece from being captured. Sometimes Removing
the Guard can be simple, as shown in Diagram 3 1 1 . Other times, it takes two or
three moves to set up.
Diagram 3 1 1
7
:l
6
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
Wh ite has ju st pl ayed ReB + . The B l ack Roo k i s

g u a rd ing t h e B l ack Q u een, but B l ack i s forced to
ca ptu re the Wh ite Rook ( . . . Rxc8 ) in o rder to g et
out of check . Wh ite then ca ptu res the u ng u a rded
B l ack Q u een (Qxb2 ! ) .
C i rc l e t h e Wh ite p i ece that wi l l captu re B l a c k's Quee n .
1 62
11
Removing the Guard
instruction
White Black
8
7 1. Rca + Rxc8
6
5 2. Qxb2
4
3
This o n e is d o n e fo r you .
2
1
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Q u een for a

Rook in two moves.
Wh i t e plays R C S + . fo rc i n g B l a c k
to p lay . . R x c 8 . B lac k ' s m o v e
l e a v e s its Q u e e n u n g u a rd e d
Wh i t e t h e n p lays Q x b2 , win n i ng
t h e B l a c k Q u e e n fo r a R o o k .
Diag ram 3 1 3
White Black
8
1 1--J'-----
7 1. ____ +
6
5 2. + Kg7
u-------
____
4
1 1__,________--
3 ft -r---o.-....,._ 3. ----
2 ft ft
1
Yo u r tu rn n ow !
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.
II Win the Black Rook in three

moves.
Wh i te p lays Q g 4 + . vv h i c h fo r c e s
a t ra d e of Q u e e n s (
Wh 1te t h e n plays R x e 8 + a n d
Q x g4 ) .
w m s t h e R ook . B l a c k 1s fo rced to
play K g 7 . Vvh ite t h e n p l a y s
f x g4 . c a p t u r i n g the Q uee n .
1 63
11
Removing the Guard
instruction
White Black
8
7 1. +
5 2.
a b c d e f 9 h
Black to move.

Rook in two moves.
Bl ack p lay s . . R g 1 + . sacrifi c i n g
a R o o k i n o rd e r t o m ove th e
\1\/hite Ki ng away fro m its Q ueen
White m u st p lay K x g 1 . Blac k
t h e n p la y s . O x e2 . wi n n ing the
Q u ee n fo r a R o ok
Diagram 3 1 5
White Black
8
7 1. Q x e7
5 2. + Any move
3 3. +
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to move.
II Win both Black Rooks for a

Rook in three moves.
\/Vh 1 te p l a y s Re 7 a t t a c k l i l J U 1
Bla c k Q u ee n
IS
B l a ck's best
0 x e 7 B l a ck' s l l l O V l
m o v e
i < 0 i1 V c? ' ,
t h e B l a c k R o o k o n d 5 U l l 9 U C:i i ck: >:
Vvh i t e t h e n p i c: y s O x d 5 + A t t .-: r
Black rn o v e s \/V h 1 t e p l a y s 0 x a8 -
1 64
11 Rem ov i n g t h e G uard

8
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. Kg1 + 2. Re2
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Win the White Rook in two

moves .
U s e a B i s h o p check to R e m ove
the G u a rd (the K i n g ) fro m t h e
Wh ite Roo k .
Diagram 3 1 7
8
7 1.
+ 1.
+
5 2. Rxe1 +
2. Rxe1 +
3 3. Kg1 + 3. Re2
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Win a White Rook in three

moves .
B e g i n w i t h a n e xc h a n g e of R o o k s
o n e 1 . F o l l ow t h i s w it h a B i s h o p
c h e c k t o R e m ove t h e G u a rd ( t h e
K i n g ) fro m t h e re m a i n 1 n g Wh i te
Rook .
1 65
11 Remov i n g t h e G ua rd
White Black
1. + Kxd8
_
____
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Rook in two moves.
U s e a Rook sac rifice check to
Remove t h e G u a rd (the K i n g )
fro m t h e B l a c k Q u ee n .
White Black
1. + Qxf7
_
____
5 2. ___
_ _
+ Kxd8
4
3 3. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

pawn for a Bishop and Rook
in three moves.
II Beg i n with a B i s h o p s a c rifice
check . F o l l ow t h i s with a Rook
sacrifice check to R e m ove the
G u a rd (the K i n g ) fro m t h e B l ack
Q u ee n .
1 66
11 Rem ov i n g the G uard
White Black
7 1. ____ + K moves
6
5 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the
moves.
Black Knight in two U s e a Q u ee n c h e c k to R e m ove
t h e G u a rd (the K i n g ) from the
B l a c k K nig ht.
Diagram 321
White Black
7 1. + Kg7
5 2. + K moves
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the
moves.
Black Knight in three U se two Q ue e n c h e c k s to
R e m ove the G u a rd ( t h e K i n g )
fro m t h e B l a c k K n i g ht
167
11 Rem ovin g the G ua rd
Diagram 322
White Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. Kxh1
4
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
111!11 Win the White Queen for a U se a R o o k s a c rifi ce c h eck to

- Rook in two moves. R e m ove the G u a rd ( t h e K i n g )
fro m t h e Wh ite Q uee n .
White Black
1.
+
2. __K_x_c_
2_ +
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
111!11 Win the White Queen for a U se a B i s h o p s a c rifice check to

- Bishop in two moves. Remove the G u a rd ( t h e K i n g )
fro m t h e Wh i te Q u ee n .
168
Diagram 324
White Black
8
7 1. + Kxh7
5 2.
4
3
2
1
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Wi n the Black Knight in two

moves .
U s e a Rook s a c rifice c h e c k to
R e m ove t h e G u a rd (the K i n g )
fro m t h e B l ack Roo k .

8
7 1. + Kf8 1. + Kh6/Kh8
6
5 2. 2. + Kxh7
4
3 3.
2
1
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

or three moves. '"---
Beg i n w i t h a R o o k c h e c k . F o l low
t h i s b y w i n n i n g t h e K n i g h t , o r by
u s i n g a Rook s a c r ifice c h e c k to
Remove the G u a rd (the K n ig ht)
from t h e Black R o o k .
169
Diagram 326
7 1.
1.
5 2. N x d4 ? ? # 2. hxg4 ! +
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Checkmate or win the Queen

for two Knights in two moves .
U s e a K n ig ht move to attack the
Wh ite Q u e e n o r to R e m ove the
G u a rd (the K n i g ht) fro m t h e h 2
sq u a re .
Diagram 327
8
7 1.
1.
5 2. b x c3 g5 ! 2. b x c3 g5 !
3 3. N moves 3. B moves
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the White Bishop or the

Knight on f4 in three moves.
Beg i n by ca ptu ri n g t h e Wh ite
K n i g ht on c3 ( . . . B x c3 ) . T h e n ,
p u s h t h e g - p aw n to R e m ove the
G u a rd (the re m a i n i n g K n ig ht)
fro m the B i s h o p .
1 70
Diagra m 328
Wh ite Black
8
7 1 . ---- Rx e8
6
5 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Wi n the Knig ht o n
moves .
f7 i n two U se a K n i g ht ca ptu re to
R e m ove t h e G u a rd ( t h e B i s h o p )
fro m t h e K n i g ht o n f7 .

8
7 1. B x e5 1. Rfe8
6
5 2. 2.
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Wi n the B lack e-pawn i n two

moves .
U se a K n i g ht sa crifice t o R e m ove
t h e G u a rd ( t h e B i s h o p ) from t h e
K n i g h t I f t h e B l a c k B i s h o p takes
the Wh i te K n i g h t . t h e Wh ite Rook
w i l l t a k e t h e B l a ck K n ig h t
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Diagram 330
Wh ite Black
8
1 1---..,-
7 1. +
-------
6
-----
5 2.
II.,......__
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Wi n the Black Q ueen i n two

moves .
U se a Rook check to R e m ove
t h e G u a rd (the B i s h o p ) fro m the
B l a c k Q u ee n .
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1.
+
5 2. h x g6
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Wi n the Wh ite Bishop i n two

moves .
U se a R o o k s a c rifice c h eck to
Remove t h e G u a rd (the B i s h o p )
fro m t h e Wh ite R o o k .
1 72
11 Rem ov i n g t h e G ua rd

8
7 1. + R x e8 1. + Kg7
6
5 2. 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

II U s e a Rook s a c rifi ce check to
R e m ove t h e G u a rd (the Rook)
fro m the B l a ck Q ue e n .
Diagram 333
8
------
7 1. ____
+ R x f8 1. + Kh 7
5 2. ---- 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

Rook, or win a Rook fo r free ,
i n two moves.
U se a R o o k s a cr ifice c h ec k to
R e m ove the G u a rd (the R o o k )
fro m t h e B l ack Q u ee n .
1 73
11 Rem ov i n g the G ua rd

8
7 1. + Kg 7 1. + R x d8
6
5 2. 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
Ill Wi n the B lack Rook, or the

Q ueen for a Rook, i n two
moves .
U s e a Rook sac rifice check t o
Re move t h e G u a rd (th e R o o k )
fro m t h e B l a ck Q u ee n .
Wh ite B lack
7 1. + Rxd8
6
5 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
Ill Wi n the B lack Q ueen for a

U se a Rook sac rifice check to
R e m ove the G u a rd (the R o o k )
fro m the B la c k Q u ee n .
1 74
11 Rem ov i n g the G ua rd
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. Rxb1 2. Kf2 ? ? #
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to m ove.
II Wi n the Wh ite Q ueen fo r a

Rook, or checkmate , i n two
moves .
U se a R o o k s a c rifice c h e c k t o
R e move t h e G u a rd ( t h e R o o k )
Wh ite B lack
8
+
7 1.
6
5 2. Rxd1
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Wi n the Wh ite Bishop i n two

moves.
U s e a R o o k s a c rifice c h e c k to
R e move t h e G u a rd ( t h e R o o k on
c 1 ) fro m the R o o k on c 3 .
1 75
11 Rem ov i ng the G uard
7 1 . ---- Q x e8 1. ---- Kf7

6
5 2. ___ :..;_
# 2. #
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II C heckmate on g7 or f8 i n two
moves.
II U se a R o o k s a c rifi ce to R e m ove
t h e G u a rd ( t h e Q u ee n ) fro m the
g 7 sq u a re .

8
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. N xe1 # 2. Qxe1 #
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II C heckmate on g2 or h 1 i n two
moves .
Use a R o o k s a c r i fice c ht:; c k t o
R e m o v e t h e G u a rd ( t h e Q u e e n
K n 1 g h t ) fro m t h e g 2 s q u a 1e m
cr
tile
h 1 s q u a re
176
11 Rem oving the G uard
7 1. ----
R x a6 ? 1. Q x a6 ?
6
5 2. ___ #
_ 2. #
4
3 Black's best response to avoid checkmate is Bd6. This move,

though, loses the Black Q ueen and the game soon after.
2
Black's position is ho peless !
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to move.
II C heckmate i n two moves.

II U s e a R o o k sac rifice ( R x a 6 ) to
R e m ove the G u a rd (the Q u e e n
o r t h e R o o k ) fro m t h e d 7 sq u a re
o r t h e d 8 sq u a re .
Diagram 34 1
8
7 1 . ---- Q x b8 1. R x b8
5 2. ___ #
.;.;_ 2. #
4
a b c d e f 9 h
Wh ite to move.
II C heckmate i n two moves. U se a R o o k s a c rifice to R e m ove

the G u a rd (the Q u e e n or t h e
R o o k ) . sett i n g u p e it h e r N x fl#
or Qg7#.
177
12 Perpetual Check
introduction
Perpetual Check is a tactic that a player uses in an otherwise losing position to

draw the game by repeatedly checking the opponent's King. Some Perpetual
Checks are simple, as shown in Diagram 342. Other times, Perpetual Check may
take two or more moves to set up.
Diag ram 342
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to m ove.
Wh ite i s th reate n i n g checkmate in one move ( Q h 7# ) ,

b u t never gets the chance ! Wh ite i s i n c h e c k . B l ack
d raws this g a me by perpetu a l ly checki n g the Wh ite
King fro m the b3 a n d a3 sq u a res.
C i rcle the Black piece t h a t g ives the Pe rpetua l C heck.
1 78
12 Perpetu al Check
instruction ===
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1.
Q b3 +
6
5 2. Ka 1 Q a3 +
4
3 3. Kb 1 Qb3 + , etc.
2 d raw
This o ne is d o ne fo r you .
a b c d e f g h
B l ack to move.
IIIII Avoid checkmate ( Q h 7 #) , B l a ck is be h i nd but i s a b l e to

- and d raw this otherwise .___ d raw t h e g a m e w i t h a P e rpetu a l
losing position by using a . .
C h e c k . p l a y i n g . Q b 3 + . Wh ite
Perpetu a l C heck. m u st p l a y Ka 1 . B l a c k t h e n plays
Q a 3 + . a nd Wh ite p l ays K b 1 .
Wh ite ca n n ot e s c a p e c h e c k .
Diagram 344
8
7 1. + Kg 8 1. + Kh7
6
5 2. + 2. +
3 3. + , etc. 3. + , etc.
d raw d raw
2
Yo u r tu rn n ow !
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
IIIII Avo id checkmate ( . . . Qa 1 # Wh ite is b e h i n d . b u t is a b l e to

- o r . . . Q b2#) , a n d d raw this d raw t h e g a m e w 1 t h a P e rpet u a l
otherwise los i n g position by C heck-alte rnately p l a y i n g Q h 5 +
u s i n g a Perpetual C heck. a n d Q e 8 + . B l a c k i s fo rced to
p l a y Kg 8 a n d K h 2 B l a ck ca n n ot
e s c a p e c h e c k . D raw '
1 79
12 Perpetual Check
instruction ====
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. + fx g 6
6
5 2. +
3 3. +
2
4. + , etc.
----
d raw
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Avoid checkmate ( . . . Q a 1 #
or . . . Q b2#) , and d raw this
othe rwise losing position by
Wh ite p l a y s R x g 6 + . s a c rifi c i n g a
Rook . B lack plays . . . f x g 6 .
Wh ite t h e n p l a y s Q x g 6 + . a n d
using a Perpetual C heck. a lte r n a t e l y c h e c k s t h e B l a c k K i n g
( Q g 6 + a n d Q h 6 + ) . B l a c k ca n n ot
esca pe c h e c k . C raw !
Diagram 346
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. +
4
3 3. +
2
4. ____
+ , etc.
_
d raw
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II D raw this otherwise losing

position by using a Perpetual
Check.
Wh i te p l ays R e B + a n d B l a c k i s
fo rced t o p l a y . . . R x e 8 . Wh ite
n e x t p l ays Q x e 8 + . a n d t h e n
a lt e r n a t e l y c h e c k s t h e B l a c k K i n g
( Q e 8 + a n d Q h 5 + ) . B l a c k ca n n ot
esca p e c h e c k . D ra w !
180
1 2 Perpetua l C heck
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. Kh2 +
3 3. Kh 1 + , etc.
2 d raw
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Draw this otherwise losing

C heck.
U se a Pe rpetu a l C h eck from t h e
B l ack K n ig h t .
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. + Kh7
6
5 2. + Kh8
4
3 3. + , etc.
d raw
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Avoid checkmate and d raw

this otherwise losing position
by using a Perpetual Check.
,____
U se a P e rpet u a l C h e c k fro m the
Wh ite K n 1 g h t .
1 81
8
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. Kd 1 + 2. Kb 1 +
3 3. Kc 1 + 3. Ka 1 ?? #
2
d raw
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Avoid checkmate (Qg 7#) , and

d raw this otherwise losing
U s e a P e rpetu a l C h eck from the
B l a ck K n ig h t .
C heck, or checkmate i n th ree

moves ! .
Wh ite B lack
7 1. + Kf8
6
5 2. + Ke8/g 8
4
3 3. + Kf8
4. ____
+ , etc.
_
d raw
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Draw th is otherwise losing

C heck.
U se a Pe rpetu a l C h eck fro m the
Wh ite K n i g h t .
182
8
7 1. + 1. +
6
5 2. Kh 1 /h 3 + 2. Kh 1 +
3 3. Kh2 + 3. Kg 1 +
2
4. Kh 1 /h 3 + 4. Kh 1 +
d raw d raw
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

C heck.
U se a Perpet u a l C h eck from t h e
B l a ck K n i g h t N ot i ce t h a t t h e
.
B l a c k B i s h o p attacks g 1 a n d
d e l ive rs a D i scove red C h e ck a s
p a rt o f t h e P e r p et u a l C h e c k

8
t 1. + Kg 8 1. + K h 8 ??
6
5 2. + Kg7 2. + Kg 8
4
3 3. + Kg 8 3. #
4. + , etc .
d raw
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

L...---
U s e a P e rpet u a l C h e c k fro m t h e
Wh ite K n i g h t .
moves !
1 83
1 2 Perpetual C heck

8
7 1. + Kg 8 1. Bf5/e4+ ? Qh6 !
Blocks the check !
5 2. + Kh8
3 3. + , etc.
d raw
2
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.
II Draw this otherwise los i n g

position b y using a Perpetual
Check.
._
__
U se a P e rp et u a l C h eck fro m t h e
Wh ite B i s h o p a n d R o o k .
Diagram 354
Wh ite Black
8
7 1. + Kh7
6
5 2. + Kg 8
4
3 3. + , etc .
d raw
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move.
II Avoid checkmate and d raw

by using a Perpetual C heck .
Use a Pe rpet u a l C h e c k
Wh 1 te ' s VVh 1 t e 8 1 s h o p
fro m
1 84
Diagram 355
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. + Ka8
5 2. + Kb8
4
3 3. + , etc.
d raw
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Avoid checkmate ( . . . Rc1 #)

a n d d raw th is otherwise losing
position by using a Perpetua l
Use a Pe rpetu a l C h eck fro m the
Wh ite Rook .
C heck.
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. +
5 2. Kh3 +
4
3 3. Kh2 +
4 . __K_h_1__ ----
+ , etc.
d raw
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

position by using a Perpetu a l
C heck.
U se a P e rp et u a l C h e c k fro m t h e
B l a ck R o o k .
185
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. + Kg 8
6
5 2. Rhg7 + Kh8
4
3 3. + , etc.
2
d raw
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Avo id checkmate ( . . . Qa3#)

and d raw this othe rwise losing
U s e a Pe rpetu a l C h eck fro m a
Wh ite R oo k .
C heck .
Diagram 358
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. + Ka7
5 2. + Ka8/b8
4
3 3. + , etc.
d raw
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

C heck.
U s e a Pe rpetu a l C h eck fro m the
Wh ite Roo k .
186
1 2 Perpetual C heck
Diagram 359
Wh ite B lack
8
7 1. + Ka7/b7
5 2. + Ka8/b8
3 3. + , etc.
d raw
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Draw this otherwise los i n g

position b y usi ng a Perpetual
C h eck.
U se a P e rpetu a l C h eck from the
Wh ite R o o k .
Diagram 360
8
7 1. + N x b7 1. + N x b7
5 2. + Ka8 2. + Kc8 ??
3 3. + Kb8 3. #
4. ____
+ , etc .
d raw
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

position by u s i n g a Perpetual
Beg i n w i t h a Q u e e n s a c rifi ce
c h e c k . F o l l ow t h i s with a
P e r pet u a l C h e c k fro m a VVh ite
moves . Rook .
1 87
12 Perpetual Check
Diagram 361
White Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. Kh 1 /h2 +
4
3 3. Kg 1 + ,etc.
draw
Notice that the Black Bishop

is p i n n i ng the Wh ite f2 paw n .
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Avoid checkmate (Qd 8+ and

Rxd 8#) and draw this other
wise losing position by using
Use a Perpetual Check from the
Black Rook.
a Perpetual Check.
White Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. hxg3 +
4
3 3. Kh 1 /h2 +
4. __ K_,._g_ 1 _
----
+ ,etc.
draw
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Avoid checkmate (Qd 8+ and

Rxd 8#) and draw this other
Begin with a Queen sacrifice
check. Next, use a Perpetual
Check from the Black Rook.
a Perpetual Check.
188
12 Perpetual Check
Diagram 363
White Black
8
7 1. + Kh7
6
5 2. + Kh8
4
3 3. + ,etc.
2
draw
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Stop Black from promoting the

h-pawn and draw this other
White Queen.
a Perpetual Check.
White Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. Kh 1 +
4
3 3. Kg 1 + ,etc.
draw
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Avoid checkmate (Qb7#) and

draw this otherwise losing
Black Queen.
Check.
189
12 Perpetual Check
Diagram 365
White Black
8
7 1. + Kh7
6
5 2. + Kg8
4
3 3. + ,etc.
2 draw
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
1111!1 Draw this otherwise losing Use a Perpetual Check from the
- position by using a Perpetual White Queen.
Check.
White Black
8
7 1. + Rxe8
6
5 2. + Kh7
4
3 3. + Kg8
2
4. ____
+ ,etc.
draw
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
1111!1
-
Draw this otherwise losing
Check.
II Begin with a Rook check. Next,
use a Perpetual Check from the
White Queen.
190
12 Perpetual Check
Diagram 367
White Black
8
7 1. + Kb5
5 2. + Ka5
4
3 3. +,etc.
d raw
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Avoid checkmate (. . . Qa 1 /b 1 #)
and draw this otherwise losing
Use a Perpetual Check frorn the
White Queen .
Check.
Diagram 368
White Black
8
7 1. + Ke7
6
5 2. + Kf8
4
3 3. + Ke7
4. ____
+ ,etc.
d raw
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Avoid checkmate (. . . Re 1+ and

. . . Rxe 1 #) and draw this other
wise losing position by using a
Use a Perpetual Check frorn the
White Queen
Perpetual Check.
19 1
12 Perpetual Check
White Black
8
7 1. + Kh8
6
5 2. + Kg8
4
3 3. +,etc.
d raw
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Avoid being checkmated or

losing the Queen (. . . Rf 1 +
or . . . Rb8+). Draw this
White Queen.
otherwise losing position by

using Perpetual Check.
Diagram 370
White Black
8
7 1. + Kh8
6
5 2. + Kg8
4
3 3. +,etc.
d raw
2
Notice that the Wh ite Bishop

is p i n n i ng the Black f7 pawn.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Avoid checkmate (. . . Qa 1 # or
. . . Qb2#) and draw this other
wise losing position by using a
White Queen.
Perpetual Check.
192
12 Perpetual Check
Diagram 371
White Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. hxg3 +
4
3 3. Kh 1 +
2
4. Kg 1 + ,. etc.
__ ..:._
_
_
___ _
draw
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
11!1!11 Avoid checkmate (Qb7#) and

- draw this otherwise losing
II Begin with a Rook sacrifice
check. Foll ow this with a
Perpetual Check from the Bl ack
Check. Queen.
White Black
8
7 1.

+
6
5 2. a/cxb3 +
4
3 3. a/cxb3 +
4. Ka 1 ___ __ + , etc.
draw
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
11!1!11 Avoid checkmate (Qh7#) and Begin with two Rook sacrifice
- draw this otherwise losing IIIIi checks. Follow this with a
position by using a Perpetual Perpetual Check from the Black
Check. Queen.
193
13 Zugzwang/Stalemate
introduction
Zugzwang means being required to move, especially when you do not want to
often meaning you must make a losing move. Zugzwang can result in a victory or
the win of a piece. Stalemate is a position where one player must move, but cannot
make a legal move. Stalemate ends the game and is always a drawn position;
neither player wins. Diagram 373 shows Black about to be placed in Zugzwang by
White, with a White checkmate to follow quickly.
Diagram 373
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
White will checkmate Black in two moves.White's first move will

be a Rook move that keeps the Rook on the c-file, from c1 to c6
(for example, Rc4 ). The Black King would like to stay right where
it is and not move! Black is in Zugzwang. Skipping a move is not
allowed! The Black King must move to eB (... Ke8).White
checkmates Black on the next move: ReS#.
Circle the square where the White Rook will checkmate Black's King.
194
instruction ===

8
7 1. Kd6 Kf7/Kf8 1. Ra8/Rc8 Kf8
6
5 2. Rxd8/Rxd8+ 2. Rxd8 +
4
3 This one is done for you.

2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

moves.
II White moves the King ( Kd6) or
the Rook (Ra8/Rc8), keeping the
Black Bishop pinn ed to its King.
Black is in Zugzwang and moves
.. . Kf7 or . . . Kf8. leaving the
Bishop un protected.
Diagram 375
8
7 1. + 1. + Kc4??
sta lem ate
6
5 2.
4
3 Your turn now!

2
1
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

position in one move or win the
Black Queen in two moves.
....__
._
White plays Rd3+. forcin g Black
to capture the Rook or lose the
Queen . If Black plays ... Qxd3.
White is stalemated. If Black
moves the King, White wins the
Black Queen an d the game.
195
instruction

8
7 1.
1.
5 2. g4 # 2. N moves #
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate in two moves. Black plays . . . Be3!, putting

White in Zugzwang. White has
only two possible moves, both
losing! If White plays g4, Black
plays . . . Bf2#. If White moves
the Knight, Black plays . . . Bg5#.
Diagram 377
White Black
B
7 1. +
5 2.
stalem ate
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

position.
Black plays ... Nc7+' . leaving
White only one move. White
must take the Knight (Bxc7).
forcing a stalemate draw.
196
White Black
8
7 1. Kc8
6
5 2. #
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Checkmate in two moves. Use a Queen move to put Black

into Zugzwang, forcing the
Black King to move to c8 where
White will checkmate it.
White Black
8
7 1. K moves
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the pinned Black Rook in

two moves.
Use a Pawn move to put Black
into Zugzwang. forcing the Black
King to leave the Black Rook
unprotected.
197
Diagram 380
8
7 1. Ka8 1 . g8 =Q/ R??
stalemate
6
5 2. + Ka7
4
3 3. #
2
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Avoid a stalemate draw, and

checkmate in three moves.
Begin with a Pawn m ove to put
Black in Zugzwan g, forcing Black
to m ake a King m ove. Now,
promote the g-pawn with check,
an d then deliver checkmate.
Diagram 381
8
7 1.
1.
5 2. Ne3 # 2. Ne5 #
4
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate in two moves. Use a Pawn m ove to put White

in Zugzwan g, forcin g White to
m ove the Kn ight. Then , Black
mates with the Bishop on the
n ext m ove, either on f2 or f6
depen din g on White's m ove.
198
White Black
8
7 1.
5 2. Kc 1 #
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate in two moves. Use a Rook move to put White in

Zugzwang forcing the White King
,
to move to c1.
Diagram 383
8
7 1.
1.
R move K move
6
5 2. Kg 1 + 2. Kg 1 /Kg2
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Win the White Bishop in two

moves.
Use a Rook or King move to put
White 1n Zugzwang. forcing the
White King to leave the Bishop
un protected.
199
Diagram 384
7 1. Rxa7 1. Kd6
6
5 2. + K moves 2.
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Win the Black Rook for a pawn

in three moves, or promote the
a-pawn in two moves.
Use a Rook move to put Black in
Zugzwang. If Black captures the
a-pawn, White skewers the Black
Rook. Black must capture the
a-pawn or White will promote it to
a Queen.

8
7 1. Rxa7 1. Kd6
6
5 2. + K moves 2.
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
II Win the Black Rook for a pawn

in three moves, or promote the
a-pawn in two moves.
Zugzwang. If Black captures the
a-pawn . White skewers the Black
Rook. If Black doesn't capture the
a-pawn, White promotes it to a
Queen.
200
Diagram 386
8
7 1. ----
gxh6 1. ---- B moves
6
5 2. ___ #
..:..;, 2. ___ #
..:.,:_
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Ill Checkmate in two moves.

II Use a Rook m ove to put Bl ack in
Zugzwang. Bl ack m ust then
capture the Rook or m ove the
Bishop. Either way, White mates
on the n ext m ove.

8
7 1. Qxg5 1. Qg6
6
5 2. 2.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Ill Trap the Black Queen and win

it for a Rook in two moves. ...._
._ _
Zugzwang, forcing Black to make
a game-losing Queen move.
201
Diagram 388
White Black
8
7 1.
5 2. h7 #
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Checkmate in two moves.

Ill Use a Kn ight m ove to put White
in Zugzwan g, all owin g White on ly
a pawn m ove. Foll ow this by
mate with the Bl ack Kn ight.

8
7 1. g6 1. g5
6
5 2. # 2. #
4
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.
II Checkmate in two moves.

Ill Use a Kn ight m ove to put Black
in Zugzwan g, allowin g Black on ly
a pawn m ove. Follow this by
checkmate from the White f-pawn
or h-pawn .
202
Diagram 390
8
7 1. + 1. + Kd 5??
stalemate
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

position in one move, or win
the Black Queen in two moves.
Use a Rook sacrifice check to
force a Stalemate draw.

8
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. 2. Kf5??
stalemate
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Ora thi otherwise losing

.
pos1t1on 1n one move, or Win
U se a Rook sacrifice check to
the White Queen in two
moves.
203

8
7 1.
+ 1. +
5 2. 2. Ke4
stalemate
4
3 3.
draw
2
Lack of Material Draw
A lack of m ateri a l d raw occu rs when neither White nor B l ack
a b c d e f 9 h has enough pieces to checkm ate the o ppone nt. Two Kings
alone on the board is one type of a lack of m aterial d raw.
Black to move.
II Avoid checkmate (Q h 1 #) and

draw this otherwise losing
II Use a Rook sacrifice check. If
White doesn't capture the Black
position by stalemate or by Rook, Black takes the White
lack of material. Queen. Two Kings al one on the
board is a lack of material draw.

8
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. 2. Kc5
stalemate
4
3 3.
draw
2
a b c d e f 9 h
Black to move.
II Avoid checkmate and draw

by stalemate or by lack of
Use a Rook sacrifice check.
material.
204
White Black
8
7 1.
+
5 2.
stalemate
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

position.
force Stalemate draw!

8
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. 2. K moves??
stalemate
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

force a Stalemate draw'
moves.
205
Diagram 396
8
----
7 1. + 1. ____
+_ Kf7??
stalemate
6
5 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

the Black Bishop in two
Use a Bishop sacrifice check to
moves.

8
7 1. + 1. + Ka5/b6?
stalemate
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.

the Black Bishop in two
Use a Bishop sacrifice check to
moves.
206
Diagram 398
1. + 1. ____
+
_ Kb8??
stalemate
5 2. ----
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move.

the Black Queen in two moves.
Use a Queen sacrifice check to

8
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. 2. g3??
stalemate
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
II Ora thi otherwise losing

.
pos1t1on 1n one move, or Win
Use a Queen sacrifice check to
moves.
207
Diagram 400
8
7 1.
+ 1. +
6
5 2. 2. Ke7??
stalemate
4
3
2
a b c d e g h
Black to move.

II Use a Queen sacrifice check to
moves.
Diagram 401
White Black
8
11-----
7 1. +
stalemate
6
5
II____,
4
3
2
a b c d e g h
Wh ite to move.

position in one move. II Use a Queen sacrifice check to
208
Diagram 402
White Black
8
7 1.
+
5 2.
stalemate
4
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

position. II Use a Queen sacrifice check to

8
7 1. + 1. +
5 2. Kh2 + 2. Kh2 +
3 3. 3. Kg3 +
stalemate
2
4.
stalemate
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.

position in two or three moves. II Begin with a pawn promotion and
Queen check. Next. use one or
two Queen sacrifice checks to
209
14
Quizzes: Identifying Tactics
introduction
In this chapter are quizzes you can use to check your skill at naming and using tactics.
Each problem can be solved by using one or more tactics covered in this book:
Pins
Back Rank Combinations
Knight Forks
Other Forks (Bishop Fork, etc.)
Discovered Checks
Double Checks
Discovered Attacks
Skewers
Double Threats
Promoting Pawns
Removing the Guard
Perpetual Check
Zugzwang/ Stalemate
Record the answer to each problem . Then, circle the tactic you used to solve it.
Some problems may have more than one correct tactic.
White Black
8
7 1. Bd6 + + K moves
6
5 2. Bxc5
3
2
a b c d e I g h Circle the Tactic(s):

Wh ite to move. Pin Skewer
Back Rank Combination Double Threat
Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn
Win the Black Bishop Other Fork Removing the Guard
in two moves. I Discovered Check I Perpetual Check
I Double Check I Zugzwang/Stalemate
Discovered Attack
210
14 Quizzes: Identifying Tactics
Record the answers to the problems and circle the tactic(s) used to solve them.
Diagram 405
White Black
7 1. ____ + K moves
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e I g h
Wh ite to move. Circle the Tactic(s):
Pin Skewer
IIIII Win the Black Queen Back Rank Combination Double Threat
- in two moves. Knight Fork

Other Fork
Promoting a Pawn
Removing the Guard
Discovered Check Perpetual Check
Double Check Zugzwang/Stalemate
Discovered Attack

8
7 1. Nf moves 1. Nd moves
6
5 2. 2.
4
a b c d e I g h
Circle the Tactic(s):
White to move.
Pin Skewer
IIIII Win a Black Knight Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn
- in two moves. Other Fork
Discovered Check
Removing the Guard
Perpetual Check
Discovered Attack
211
White Black
8
--..-
7 1. ----
R moves
lt-......_::-
6
--
5 2. ----
2
11-"'-'- =-.--......
1
a b c d e f g h
Wh ite to move. Circle the Tactic(s):
Pin Skewer
Win the Black Knight
in two moves. Other Fork Removing the Guard
Discovered Attack
White Black
8
7 1. + K moves
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Pin Skewer
II Win the Black Queen Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn

Other Fork Removing the Guard
in two moves.
Discovered Attack
2 12
7 1. + Qf6 1. + Kg 8??
6
5 2. + 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move. Circle the Tactic(s):
Pin Skewer
II
Win the Black Queen
for a Bishop in two
moves. Discovered Check Perpetual Check
Discovered Attack
White Black
8
7 1. a6
6
5 2. Any move
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Pin Skewer
II Win the Black Rook Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn

in three moves.
Discovered Attack
2 13
Record the answers to the problems and circle the tactic(s) used to solve them .
Diagram 41 1
1. ____
+ K moves 1. ____
+ Ne7??
2. 2. ____ #
a b c d e f g h
Pin Skewer
II
Win the Black Queen,
or checkmate, in two
Discovered Attack

8
7 1. + 1. + Kb8??
stalemate
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Pin Skewer
II Draw this otherwise Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn

losing position in one
move, or win the Black
Queen in two moves.
Discovered Attack
214
White Black
8
7 1. Rxe4
5 2. Any move
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
Pin Skewer
Ill
Win the Black Knight
in three moves. Other Fork Removing the Guard
Discovered Attack
Diagram 41 4
7 1. ++ Ke8 1. ++ Kc7
6
5 2. # 2. #
4
3
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Pin Skewer
Ill
Checkmate in two
moves.
Discovered Attack
215
White Black
7 1. _____ + Nxh7
6
5 2. + K moves
----
4
3 3. ----
a b c d e I g h
Pin Skewer
II
Win the Black Queen
and Black Knight for a
Rook in three moves. Discovered Check Perpetual Check
Discovered Attack

8
7 1.
+ 1.

+
6
5 2. Bxg4 2. K moves?
4
3
a b c d e I g h
Black to move.
Pin Skewer
II
Win the White Queen
for a Knight in two
moves.
Discovered Attack
2 16
Record the answers to the problems and circle the tactic(s) used to solve them .
White Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. +
3 3. #
2
a b c d e f g h
Pin Skewer
II
Checkmate in three
moves. Other Fork Removing the Guard
Discovered Attack
7 1. Qh5 1. ReB??
6
5 2. 2. + Kf8
4
3 3. #
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Pin Skewer
II Win a Black Bishop Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn

in two moves or check
mate in three moves.
Discovered Attack
2 17
White Black
8
7 1. + K moves
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
Pin Skewer
II
Win a pawn and the
Black Bishop in two
Discovered Attack
Diagram 420
White Black
8
7 1. axb6
5 2. Any move
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Pin Skewer
II Promote the a-pawn Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn

in three moves.
Discovered Attack
2 18
Diagram 421
White Black
8
7 1. + Kh7
6
5 2. + g6
4
3 3.
a b c d e f g h
Pin Skewer
II
Win the Black Rook
Discovered Attack
White Black
8
7 1. +
__
__
5 2. ____
+
3 3. +
4. - - +,
- etc.
---,--
draw
a b c d e f g h

Pin Skewer
II
Draw this otherwise Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn
losing position. Other Fork Removi ng the Guard
Discovered Attack
219

8
7 1. gxh6 1. B moves
6
5 2. # 2. #
4
3
2
a b c d e f g h
Pin Skewer
II
Checkmate in two
Discovered Attack
Diagram 424
White Black
8
7 1

----
+
6
5 2. ---- #
4
3
a b c d e f g h
Black to move.
Pin Skewer
II Checkmate in two Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn

moves.
Discovered Attack
220
Record the answers to the problems and circle the tactic(s) used to solve the m .
Diagram 425
8 a
7 1. ---- g6 1. ---- Qxe7??
6
5 2. ---- 2. ____ #
a b c d e f g h
Pin Skewer
- Win the Black Queen, Back Rank Combination Double Threat
- or checkmate, in two Knight Fork
Other Fork
Promoting a Pawn
Removing the Guard
Discovered Attack
White Black
8
7 1. + Kxf7
6
5 2.
4
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Pin Skewer
- Win the Black Queen Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn
- and a pawn for a Other Fork
Discovered Check
Removing the Guard
Perpetual Check
Discovered Attack
22 1
White Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. a/cxb3 +
4
3 3. a/cxb3 +
4. Ka 1 +, etc.
d raw
a b c d e f 9 h
Black to move. Circle the Tactic(s):
Pin Skewer
- Draw this otherwise Back Rank Combination Double Threat
- losing position. Knight Fork

Other Fork
Promoting a Pawn
Removing the Guard
Discovered Attack
White Black
8
7 1. + Kxh7
6
5 2.
4
3
2
a b c d e f 9 h
White to move.
Pin Skewer
- Win the Black Knight Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn
- in two moves. Other Fork
Discovered Check
Removing the Guard
Perpetual Check
Discovered Attack
222
Diagram 429
White Black
8
7 1. +
5 2. +
3 3. #
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move. Circle the Tactic(s} :
Pin Skewer
II
Checkmate in three
Discovered Attack
White Black
7 1.
5 2. +
4
3 3. K moves
2
a b c d e f g h
Circle the Tactic(s}:
Black to move.
Pin Skewer
II Win the White Bishop Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn

in three moves.
Discovered Attack
223
White Black
8
7 1. +
5 2.
a b c d e f g h
Pin Skewer
- Win the White Queen Back Rank Combination Double Threat
- for a Rook in two Knight Fork

Other Fork
Promoting a Pawn
Removing the Guard
Discovered Attack
Diagram 432
White Black
8
7 1. Rxh3
6
5 2. + K moves
4
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Pin Skewer
- Win the Black Bishop Knight Fork Promoting a Pawn
- and pawn in three Other Fork
Discovered Check
Removing the Guard
Perpetual Check
moves.
Discovered Attack
224
Record the answers to the problems and ci rcle the tactic(s) used to solve them .
White Black
8
7 1. +
6
5 2. +
3 3. K moves
a b c d e f g h
Pin Skewer
II
Win the White Bishop
Discovered Attack
White Black
8
7 1. + Kxg7
6
5 2. + K moves
3 3.
2
a b c d e f g h
White to move.
Pin Skewer
II
Win the Black Bishop
in three moves.
Discovered Attack
225
P ri n ci p les fo r Stro n g e r C h ess
Open i n g P ri nci ples
As a general rule, the opening consists of the first 1 0 or so moves of a chess game.
The opening is the time when a player attempts to accomplish three main goals.
Gain control of the important center squares (d4, e4, d 5, and e5) with one or two center
pawns (often called a strong pawn center).
Develop Knights and Bishops to prepare for middle-game play and to free the King
for castling.
Castle early to protect the King and to develop the castled Rook, moving the Rook closer to
open center files (c, d, e, and f). (An open file does not have a pawn of either color
remaining on it. )
M idd le-Game P ri nci ples

The middle game starts somewhere between the 1oth and 20th move after center pawns have
been moved, minor pieces ( Knights and Bishops) have been developed, and pieces have been
traded. The middle game has several goals:
Place pawns to prevent the advance of enemy pieces onto your side of the board, and move
your pieces in a way that gains space on your opponent's side of the board.
Gain control of an open file with one or both Rooks. ( Remember, an open file does not have
a pawn of either color remaining on it. )
Place Bishops on important open diagonals. (An open diagonal is one where no pawns are
blocking the movement of the Bishop along the diagonal. Important open diagonals are
those which run through one or more of the d4, e4, d 5, and e5 center squares. )
Create a Knight outpost if possible. (A Knight outpost is the placing of a Knight on a square
where the opponent has no way of attacking it without losing a piece of greater value than
the Knight. Usually the Knight is protected by a pawn. )
E nd-Game Pri n ci ples

The end game starts when most of the pieces are off the board. Each player may only have
two or three pawns left and perhaps one or two minor pieces. An important goal of the end
game is to use the King as a major attacking and defending piece.
Move the King toward the center of the board where it can assist its own pawns in becoming
Queens and prevent its opponent's pawns from reaching the eighth rank and becoming
Queens.
226
Open i ng Pri nci ples I l l u strated
7 7
-
6 6
11--- --r-L I I
5 5 5
-T.,
4 4 4
1 1--r-:""
3 3 3
a b c d e f g h a b c d e f g h a b c d e f g h
Each side has developed center Each side has castled after devel Wh ite has good center control,
pawns and two Knig hts. oping both Kn ights and Bishops. attacking 1 1 squares on Black's
side of the board (X's and O's) .
M id d l e-Game Pri n ci ples I l l u strated
Black's pawns limit the movement Wh ite's Rooks are dou bled. They Black has a Knight outpost on c3,
of the Wh ite Bishop and Knig ht. completely control the open c-file. protected by the Black pawn on d4 .
End-Game Pri nci ples I l l u strated
The Wh ite King is not in position The Wh ite King is in position both The Black King is not in position
to stop Black's pawn advance. to advance the Wh ite e-pawn and either to attack the Wh ite pawns or
to attack the Black pawns. to help promote the pawn on a2 .
227
Stu d e nt Log
Chapter P roblems
After completing and correcting the first five problems of each chapter, g o back and work all of
the problems, chapter by chapter. Correct each chapter before proceeding to the next.
On the form below, record the date you started each chapter, the date you finished, and the
number of problems that you solved correctly.
Chapter Diagrams Date Started Date Finished N umber Correct
1 Pins 3 to 3 1
/2 9
2 Back Rank Combin. 34 to 62 /2 9
3 Knight Forks 65 to 93 /2 9
4 Other Forks/D. Attacks 96 to 1 24 /2 9
5 Discovered Checks 1 27 to 1 55 /2 9
6 Double Checks 1 58 to 1 86 /2 9
7 Discovered Attacks 1 89 to 2 1 7 /2 9
8 Skewers 220 to 248 /2 9
9 Double Threats 25 1 to 279 /2 9
1 0 Promoting Pawns 282 to 3 1 0 /2 9
1 1 Removing the Guard 3 1 3 to 34 1 /2 9
1 2 Perpetual Check 344 to 372 /2 9
1 3 Zugzwang/Stalemate 375 to 403 /2 9
1 4 Quizzes 406 to 434 /2 9
228
Answe r Key
Late 1 41h Century C hess Pieces .

From left t o right: Rook, Knight,
and Bishop.
Students : To get the most out of your study of Chess Tactics for Students, work the first five problems
in each chapter. Start with Chapter 1 and continue chapter-by-chapter through the book. After you
co mplete the fi rst five problems in each chapter, go back and finish each chapter. At each ste p , check
your answers with the answers g iven in this Answer Key . Record your progress in the Student Log on
page 228 of your book.
Page 2 Page 4 Page 6

Diagram 1 Diagram S Dlagram 9
Circle the Black Queen . 1 . Rxe4 Rxe4 1 . d5 Bd7

2 . Bd3 Any move 2 . dxc6
Page 3 3 . Bxe4
Dlagram 2 Page 7
Page S
1 . Re 1 Qxe 1 + 1 . Re 1 Q-0?? Diagram 1 0
2. Qxe 1 + 2 . Rxe4 Dlagram 6 1. . . .

B b4
1. Bc7 1. Bc7 2. Bd2 Bxc3
Dlagram 3 2. K m. Bxe5 2. P m. Bxe5+
1. Bd5 1. Bd5 Diagram 1 1
2. K m. Bxe4 2. P m. Bxe4+ Diagram 7 1. Bc7 1. Bc7

1 . Qa 1 Any move 2 . Kf4 Kf6 2. Kf4 Kf6
Page 4 2 . Qxd4 3 . P m. Bxe5+ 3. K m. Bxe5
Dlagram 4
Page 6 Page S
1 . Bb5 Qxb5 1 . Bb5 Bd7
2. Nxb5 2. Bxc6 Diagram S Diagram 1 2
1 . Rd4 K moves 1 . RoB QxaB 1 . RoB QfB

2 . Rxd5 2. BxaB 2. RxfB+
229
ANSWER KEY CHESS TACTICS FOR STUDENTS
Page 8 Page 1 2 Page 1 6
Diagram 1 3 Dlagram 2 1 Dlagram 29
1 . Re 1 Qxe 1 + 1 . Re 1 Ne7? 1 . Qh4 Kg7 1 . Qxh7+ Kxh7

2 . Qxe 1 + 2 . Rxe5 2 . Rf 1 Any move 2 . Rh5#
3 . Bxf6
Page 9 Page 1 7
Page 1 3 Dlagram 30
Diagram 1 4
Dlagram 22 1 . Rd8+ Kxd8
1. Qo4 Ke7 1 . Qo4 g4
1 . Rd 1 e5 1 . Rd 1 Qxc3? 2. Qxc6
2. Qxb5 2 . Qxb5+ K m.
2 . Rxd4 2 . Rxd7+ K m.
3 . hxg4
3 . bxc3 Dlagram 3 1
Diagram 1 5 1 . c4 Nxc4 1 . c4 Ne7

Dlagram 23
2 . Rxd5 2 . c5 N bc8
1. Qxf3+
1. Qg6 3 . cxd6
2. Kxf3 Bb7
2 . Kc2 c4
3 . Any move Bxc6
3 . Any move cxd3 Page 1 8
Dlagram 32
Page 1 0
Page 1 4
Clrde the White Rook.
Diagram 1 6
Dlagram 24
1. Qo4 a6
1 . Bxe6 Qf6 1 . Bxe6 dxe6?? Page 1 9
2. c4 Any move
2 . Bxf7+ 2. Rxd8+ Dlagram 33
3. cxb5
1 . Qd8+ Rxd8
Dlagram 25
Diagram 1 7 2 . Rxd8#
1. Nxf5 Nxf5?
1 . Nxd5 Qxd5??
2. Rf3 Any move Dlagram 34
2. Bc4 Qxc4
3 . Rxf5
1 . Rc8+ Bd8
3. dxc4
2 . Rxd8+ Re8
Page 1 5 3 . Rxe8#
Page 1 1
Dlagram 26
Diagram 1 8 Page 20
1. o-o Qxe4?? l . Q-0 Qxe4??
1 . Nxb4 cxb4 1 . Nxb4 Any o . Dlagram 35
2 . Re 1 Qxe 1 + 2 . Re l Nf6?
2. Bxb6 2 . Nd3 !
3 . Qxe 1 + 3 . Rxe4+ 1 . Qf8+ Rxf8
2 . Rxf8+ Qxf8
Diagram 1 9 Dlagram 27 3. Rxf8#
1 . Nxe5 Qxe5? 1 . Nxe5 o-o! 1. . . .
Qxc6
2. Re 1 Qxe 1 + 2 . d4! 2 . Qxc6 Bb7 Dlagram 36
3. Qxe l + 3 . Qxb7 Nxb7 1 . Qxe7 Rxe7 ??
2. Rd8+ Re8
Page 1 2 Page 1 6 3 . Rxe8#
Diagram 20 Dlagram 28
1 . d5 a6! Page 2 1
1 . Qh5+ Kg7/Kg8
2. Bxc6+ Bxc6
2 . Qxg6+ Kh8 Dlagram 37
3. dxc6
3 . Qh7#
1. Re l #
230
Page 2 1 Page 26 Page 30
Dlagram 38 Dlagram 47 Diagram 56
1 . Qe8# l . Rd8+ Rxd8 l . Re8+ Nxe8
2. Rxd8# 2 . Rxe8+ Bf8
Page 22 3 . Rxf8#
Dlagram 48
Dlagram 39
Nxc8
Page 3 1
l . Rc8+
1 . Qd8#
2 . Rxc8+ Rd8 Diagram 57
3 . Rxd8# l. Qxg l +
Dlagram 40
2 . Kxg l Rc l #
l . Qxd8+ Rxd8
Page 27
2. Rxd8#
Dlagram 49 Diagram 58
l. Rxa l + l . Qxf8+ Rxf8

Page 23
2 . Be l Rxc l + 2. Rxf8#
Dlagram 4 1
3 . Qd l Rxd l #
l . Qe8+ Rxe8
Page 32
2. Rxe8+ Rxe8
Diagram 50
Diagram 59
3. Rxe8#
l . Re8+ Rxe8
l. . . .
Bxd4+ I.
Bxd4+
2 . dxe8=Q/R# 2. K h l Rf l + 2 . Re3 Bxe3+
Dlagram 42
3. Rxf l Rxf l # 3. K h l Rfl #
l . R/Qxf8+ Rxf8 Page 28
2 . R/Qxf8+ Qxf8
Diagram 5 1 Dlagram 60
3. R/Qxf8#
l . Rg8+ Rxg8 l. Qd4+ 1.
The slash (/) is used to show that either Qd4+

the Rook or Queen (R/Q) takes on f8. 2 . hxg8=Q/R# 2. Bxd4 Bxd4+ 2. Bxd4 Bxd4+
3. kh l Rf l + 3 . Re3 Bxe3+
Page 24 Diagram 52 4 . Rxf l Rxf l # 4. Kh l Rf l #
Dlagram 43 l . Qf8+ Bd8
l . Rxe8+ Qxe8 2 . Qxd8# Page 33

2 . Rxe8# Diagram 6 1
Page 29 l . Qxd8+ Nxd8
Dlagram 44 Diagram 53 2 . ReS#
1 . Rf8+ Rxf8 l . Rc8+ Be8
2. Rxf8# 2. Rc/exe8# Dlagram 62
l . Rxd8+ Rxd8
Page 25 Diagram 54 2 . Qe8+ Rxe8
Dlagram 45 l . Qxa8+ Qc8 3 . Rxe8#
2. Qxc8+ Ne8
l . R/Qb8+ Qxb8
Re8 3. Q/Rxe8# Page 34
2. R/Qxb8+
3. R/Qxe8# Dlagram 63
Page 30
Circle the White Knight.
Dlagram 46
Diagram 55
l . Ra8+ Qd8
l. Bd4+
2. Ra/dxd8+ Be8
2. Kh l Rf l #
3. Rxe8#
23 1
Dlagram 64 Diagram 73 Dlagram 8 1
1. Nd6+ K moves 1. Nf5+ K moves 1. N bd6+ Bxd6?

2. Nxb7 2. Nxe7 2 . Nxd6+ K moves
3 . Nxf7 Rhe8
Dlagram 65 Page 40 4. Nxd8
1 . Ngf6+ gxf6 Diagram 74

2. Ndxf6+ K moves Page 44
1 . Nd5+ K moves
3 . Nxd7 Dlagram 82
2 . Nxc7
1 . Qxb7 Bxb7
Page 36 2 . Nf7+ K moves
Diagram 75
Dlagram 66 3 . Nxd8
1. Nf2+
1. Bxf7+ Kxf7 2. K moves Nxd l
2. Nxe5+ K moves Dlagram 83
3. Nxc6 1 . Qxg7+ Kxg7

Page 4 1
2 . Ne6+ K moves
Diagram 76
Dlagram 67 3 . Nxd8
1 . Nd6+ K m. 1 . Nd6+ Bxd6??
1 . Qxd4+ Qxd4
2 . Nxb7 2. Bxd8
2. Nf5+ K moves Page 45
3. Nxd4 Dlagram 84
Diagram 77
l . Qxd5 Qxd5
Page 37 l. Nec3+
2. Nf6+ K moves
2. bxc3 Nxc3+
Dlagram 68 3 . Nxd5
3 . K moves Nxe2
l. . . .
Ne3+
2. K moves Nxg2 Dlagram 85
Page 42
l. Qxe4
Diagram 78
Dlagram 69 2. Nxe4 Ne2+
l. . . .
Bxc2+ 3. K moves Nxc3
l . Nc6 Kf6
2 . Kxc2 Nxd4+
2. Nxa7
3 . K moves Nxf3
Page 46
Page 38 Dlagram 86
Diagram 79
Diagram 70 1 . Qxc6 Qxc6?

l . Rxc6+ Qxc6
2 . Nxe7+ Kh8
l . Nc7+ K moves 2. Ne7+ K moves
3 . Nxc6
2. Nxd5 3 . Nxc6
Dlagram 87
Diagram 7 1 Page 43
l. Qg l +
l . Nc7+ K moves Dlagram 80
2 . Kxg l Nxe2+
2. Nxa8
l . Rxf8+ Rxf8 3 . K moves Nxc l
2 . Rxf8+ Qxf8
Page 39 3 . Nxg6+ K moves
Diagram 72 4. Nxf8
l . Nc7+ K moves
2. Nxe6
232
Page 47 Page 5 1 Page 55
Dlagram 88 Dlagram 96 Diagram 1 04
l . Qxc8+ Rxc8 l . d4 N m. l . d4 Bxd4 l . Rxg7+ Kxg7

2 . Ne6+ K moves 2. dxe5 2. exd4 2 . Qd4+ K moves
3. N/Rxg7 3 . Qxo7
Page 52
Diagram 89 Page 56
Diagram 97
l. Qxf3 Diagram 1 05
l . Rb7+ K moves
2. gxf3 Ne2+
2 . Rxo7 l . Qxe6+ Kf8 1 . Qxe6+ Kd8
3. K moves Nxd4
2 . Qxc8+ Kg ? 2 . Qxg8+ K c7
Dlagram 98 3 . Qb7+ Kh6 3 . Qxo2

Page 48 4 . Qxb6
l . c5 Bxc5 l . c5 Bxc5
Diagram 90 2 . d4 Bxd4 2 . d4 N m.
Diagram 1 06
l . Qxc8 Rxc8 3 . exd4 3 . dxc5
2. Nd7+ K moves l. Re2+ l. Rb7
3 . Nxb6 2. K m. Rxb2 2. N m. Rxb2+
Page 53
Dlagram 99
Diagram 9 1 Page 57
l . Qe2+ K moves
l. Qxg3+ Diagram 1 07
2. Qxh5
2. Kxg3 Ne4+
l . Rd7 Kg8 1 . Rd7 b6/Rb8
3. K moves Nxd2
Diagram 1 00 2. Rxb7 2. Rxh7
l . Qd8+ Kh7
Page 49 Diagram 1 08
2. Qxo5
Diagram 92 l . Rg5+ K moves
l . Rxd5 Bxd5 2. Rxg4

Page 54
2. Nf4+ K moves
Diagram 1 0 1
3 . Nxd5 Page 58
l . Qd8+ K moves/ N f8
Diagram 1 09
Dlagram 93 2. Qxg5
l . Nxg4 Nxg4
l. Nc5 1. Nc5
Diagram 1 02 2 . Rg5 + K moves
2. Rb b l Nd3 2. Rbb 1 Nd3
3 . Rxg4
3. Be3 Nxc 1 3 . Rcc2 Nxf4 l . Qc2+ K m . /g 6 1 . Qc2+ Be4
2. Qxc6 2 . Qxe4+
Diagram 1 1 0
Page 50
l . Nxb7 Bxb7 l . Nxb7 o5?
Page 55
Dlagram 94 2 . Rc7+ K m. 2 . Nxo5! Bxo5
Diagram 1 03 3 . Rc5! Be6
Circle the Wh ite Rook and Bishop. 3 . Rxb7
l . Bxg 6 + Kxg 6 4 . Rxo5
2 . Qc2+ K moves
Page 5 1
3. Qxc5 Page 59
Dlagram 95
Diagram 1 1 1
l. Ke5 1. Ke5
2. B m. Kxf4 2. g3 Kxd5 l . Bxd5 exd5

2 . Re7+ K moves
3 . Rxb7
233
Diagram 1 1 2 Diagram 1 20 Diagram 1 28

1 . BeS N m. l . BeS P m. l.
cs l. Nxe5+ Kh8
2. Bxc7 2. Bxg3 2. Nf3 c4 2 . Nxg4
3. Q moves cxb3
Page 64
Diagram 1 1 3 1 . Rh8+ Kxh8 1 . Rh8+ Kxh 8
Diagram 1 2 1 2 . Bxg7+ Rxg7 2 . Bxg7+ Kxg7
1 . Bxc6+ K moves
1 . f4 Bd6 l . f4 Bd6 3 . QxdS 3 . QxdS
2. Bxe4
2 . eS N m. 2 . es Be7
3 . exd6 3 . exf6 Page 69
Diagram 1 1 4
Diagram 1 30
1 . Rxh3 Rxh3
Diagram 1 22 l . Bf6#
2. Bxe6+ K moves
3. Bxh3 1. Bxf4+
2. Kxf4 g5+ Diagram 1 3 1
3 . K moves gxh4 l . Bf8#
Page 6 1
Diagram 1 1 5
Page 65
Page 70
1 . RoB+ Kh7
Diagram 1 23
2. Be4+ g 6/f5 Diagram 1 32
3 . Bxd3 1 . Kb2 N m. l . Kb2 B m.
1. . . .
Bg6#
2. Kxb l 2 . Kxc l
Diagram 1 1 6 Diagram 1 33
Diagram 1 24
1 . Nxd3 Rxd3? l. e2+
l . Kb3 Rc3+? 1 . Kb3 N m.?
2. Ra8+ Kh7 2. Kh 1 e 1 =Q/RI
2 . Kxa2 2 . Kxc4
3 . Be4+ g 6/f5
4. Bxd3
Page 7 1
Page 66
Diagram 1 34
1 . d5+ Qf6 1 . d5+ Kg8??
Diagram 1 1 7 Circle the White Rook.
2 . Bxf6 2 . dxe6
1. Rxg3
2. Rxg3? Bxf4+ Page 67 Diagram 1 35
3. K moves Bxg3
Diagram 1 26 1 . Qxd7+ Kxd7 1 . Qxd7+ Kxd7
1 . Bd3+ K m. 1 . Bg8+ Qc2 2 . dxc5+ Kc6 2. dxc5+ Qd6?
Diagram 1 1 8
2. Bxh7 2 . Rxc2+ 3 . dxb6 3 . R /c xd6
1 . Bxe5+ K m . l . Bxe5+ Nxe5??
2 . Bxb8 2 . R c 7 + Qxc7
Diagram 1 27 Page 72
3 . Qxc 7
1 . Bb5+ Kf8 1 . Bb5+ Be6 Diagram 1 36
2 . Bxc6 2. Bxc6+
Page 63 1 . d7+ Ka8 1 . d7+ Rc 7 ? ?
2 . dXC8=Q/R+ 2. Qxh8+
Diagram 1 1 9
1 . eS Be 7 1 . eS BxeS
2. exf6 2 . dxeS
234
Diagram 1 37 Diagram 1 45 Diagram 1 53
1 . Qxf8 Qxf8 1 . Nh6++ Kh8 1 . Nh6++ Kf8? 1 . Rxg7+ Kh8

2. c8=Q/R+ Kg8 2. Qg8+ R/Nxg8 2. Qf7# 2. Rg8++ KxgB
3. Q/Rxf8+ 3. Nf7# 3. Rg 1 #
Page 73 Page 77 Page 8 1

Diagram 1 38 Diagram 146
Diagram 1 54
1 . NeS+ K moves 1 . Bd6+ K m. 1 . Bd6+ Ne7?? 1 . Rxb7+ Kg8

2. Nxf7 2 . BxcS 2. Qxe71 2 . Rg7+ KhB
3 . Rxo7+ Kg8
Diagram 1 39 Diagram 1 47 4. Rxo8+
1 . Nc6+ Be7 1 . Nc6+ Qe7 i. Bxc2+ 1. Bxc2+
2. Nxd8 2. Nxe7 2. Qf3 Rxf3+ 2. K m . ? Bxb3 Diagram 1 55
1 . Rxf7+ KgB
Page 74 Page 78 2 . Rg7+ Kh8
3 . Rxg6+ Rf6
Diagram 1 40 Diagram 1 48
4. Bxf6#
1 . Nc5+ Qe6 1 . NcS+ Be6 1 . Be8/dS+ K m. 1 . Be8/dS+ Ne7
2. Nxe6 2. Nxo6 2 . Bxc6 2. Rxe7+
Page 82
Diagram 1 56
Diagram 1 4 1 Diagram 1 49
Circle the White Queen and the
1 . Ne4+ K m./ f6 1 . Ne4+ Qd4/c3/b2? 1 . b4 Nc6 1 . b4 Nb3/c4 White Knight.
2. Nxd2 2. Bxd4/c3/b2+ 2. Be8/dS+ K m. 2. Bxb3/c4+
3. Bxc6
Page 83
Page 75
Diagram 1 57
Diagram 1 42 Page 79
1 . Nf6#
1 . Qxb7+ Kxb7 1 . Qxb7+ Kxb7 Diagram 1 50
2. Nc4+ K m. 2. Nc4+ Qb3/b4 1 . Rxb6+ K moves Diagram 1 58
3 . Nxo3 3. Rxb3/b4+ 2. Rxb7
1 . BbS#
Diagram 1 43 Diagram 1 5 1
Page 84
1 . Rxh6+ Kxh6 1 . Rf 1 + K moves
2. NxdS+ Any move 2 . Rxc 1 Diagram 1 59
3. Nxe7 1 . BgS++ Ke8 1 . BgS++ Kc7
Page 80 2. Rd8# 2. Bd8#
Page 76
Diagram 1 52
Diagram 1 60
Diagram 1 44
1 . Qxb6 cxb6
1 . NoS+ Kd8 1 . Qd8+ Kxd8 1 . Qd8+ Kxd8
1 . NoS+ Kb8 2. Re 1 + K moves
2. BgS++ Ke8 2. Bg5++ Kc7
2. Qb5# 2. Nxc6# 3. Rxf 1
3. Rd8# 3. Bd8#
235
Diagram 1 6 1 Diagram 1 70 Diagram 1 78
1. Nf31 1 . Qxh7+ Kxh7 1 . Qd8+ Kxd8

2. Nf6++ Kh8 2. BaS++ Kc8/Ke8
Diagram 1 62 3 . Ng6# 3. R d 8 #
1 . Nf6#
Page 90 Page 94
Page 86 Diagram 1 7 1 Diagram 1 79
Diagram 1 63 1 . Bd6++ K moves 1 . Bg5++ Ke8

2. Bxc5 2 . Rd8#
1 . Ng6#
Diagram 1 64
1. . . .
Bd3++ 1 . Qd8+ Kxd8
1. Rxf 1 #
2 . Ke 1 Rf 1 # 2 . Bg5++ Ke8
3. Rd8#
Page 87
Page 9 1
Diagram 1 65
Page 95
Diagram 1 73
1 . Nc5++ Kb8
Diagram 1 8 1
2. Na6# 1 . Bg5++ Ke8
2 . Rd8# 1 . Nf5+ exf5
2 . Be51
Diagram 1 66
Diagram 1 74
1 . Rb8+ Kxb8 1 . Rb8+ Rxb8
Diagram 1 82
2. Nxd7++ 2. Nxd7 1 . Qd8+ Kxd8
2. Bg5++ Ke8 1 . Nf6+ Bxf6? 1 . Nf6+ Qxf6
3 . Rd8# 2 . Bb5# 2 . Qd8+! Bxd8
Page 88 3 . Bb5#
Diagram 1 67
Page 92
1 . Qg7+ Kxg7 Page 96
Diagram 1 75
2. Nf5++ Kg8 Diagram 1 83
3. Nh6# 1. Bd4++
2 . Kd 1 Re 1 # 1 . Bxf7++ Kd8 1 . Bxf7++ Kxf7??
2 . Qe8+ Kc7 2. Qe6#
Diagram 1 68
Diagram 1 76
3 . Qxa8
1 . Bxf7+ Kxf7 1 . Bxf7+ Kxf7
2. NeS++ Ke8/Kf6 2. Nd6++ Kf6/Kg6
Qxd4 Diagram 1 84
3. Qf7# 3 . Qf7 # 1. Qxd4 1.
2 . Bd3 ! Qg4/d6/b6 2 . exd4?? Bb4++ 1. Qg2+

3. Kd 1 Re 1 # 2 . Kxg2 Rxg3#
Page 89
Diagram 1 69
Page 93 Page 97
Kg8
1 . Nxf7+ 1 . Nxf7+ Kg8
2. Nh6++ Kh8 2. Nh6++ Kf8?
1 . BaS++ Kc8/Ke8 1 . Rg8++ Kxg8
3. Qg8+! Rxg8 3 . Qtl#
2. Rd8 # 2 . Rg 1 #
4. Nf7#
236
Page 97 Page 1 02 Page 1 07
Diagram 1 86 Diagram 1 95 Dlagram 204
l . Rg8++ KxgB l. Rxd4 1. Bb4 Rxe4

2. Rg l # 2 . Qxd4?? Ng4+ 2. Bxa5
3 . Bxg4 Bxd4
Diagram 205
Page 98
Page 1 03 1. Be? ReB?
Diagram 1 87
2 . Bb4 Rxe4
Diagram 1 96
Circle the White Queen .
3 . Bxa5
1 . Nh6+ gxh6
2 . Qxd7
Page 99
Page 1 08
Diagram 1 88
Diagram 1 97 Dlagram 206
l . Bb5+ Ke7 l . Bb5+ Bd7
1. Nh3+ 1 . Bh7+ K/Nxh7
2. Qxd4 2 . Bxd7+ Kxd7
2 . K moves Qxd2 2 . Qxd4
3 . Qxd4
Page 1 04 Dlagram 207

Diagram 1 89
1 . Bxf7+ Kxf7
l . Ba6 Q moves
Diagram 1 98 2 . Qxd6
2 . Bxc8
l. Bxh2+
2. Kxh2 Rxe4 Page 1 09
Page 1 00
Dlagram 208
l . Bxe6+ Bxe6
l . Bxa 7 + Kxa 7/Ka8 l . Bxg7 Kxg7 2 . Qxcl
2 . Qxh3 2. Rxc6
Diagram 209
Diagram 1 9 1
Page 1 05 1 . Nxc7 Qxcl??
l. Nxe5 Qxe5??
Diagram 200 2 . Bxe6+ Bxe6
2 . Nb5+ axb5
3 . Qxc7
3 . Bxe5 l . Be? R moves
2 . Rxd7
Page 1 1 0
Page 1 0 1
Diagram 20 1 Diagram 2 1 0
Diagram 1 92
1 . Bf4 Q m. l . Bf4 Bd6? l . Be6+ K moves
l. c4 Q moves 2. Bxb8 2. R/Bxd6 2 . Qxc5
2. cxd5
Page 1 06 Diagram 2 1 1
Diagram 1 93
Diagram 202 l . Rxc8+ KxcB
l. d5 Q m. l. d5 Nxd5
2. Be6+ K moves
2. Bxb6 l. Bxh7+ Kxh7
2. Nxd5/Qxd5
3 . Qxc5
2. Rxd8
Page 1 02
Dlagram 203 Page 1 1 1
Diagram 1 94 Dlagram 2 1 2
l . Bc4+ K m. l . Bc4+ Be6?
l. Ng 4+ l. Ng4+ 2 . Rxa7 2. Bxe6+ Qxe6 l. Bxh2+
2 . Bxg 4+ Bxd4 2. K m . Bxd4 3. Rxa7 2 . Kxh2 Qxa6
237
Page 1 1 1 Page 1 1 6 Page 1 20
Dlagram 2 1 3 Dlagram 222 Dlagram 230
1. Ba6 1. . . .
Ba6 l. Qxf 1 + l. ... Qxf 1 + 1 . dxe5 dxe5
2. Qxa6? Bxh2+ 2. Qc2 Bxf 1 2 . Kxf 1 Rd 1 + 2 . Kxf 1 Rd 1 + 2 . Bd6 Q moves
3. Kxh2 Qxa6 3 . K e2 Re 1 + 3. Re 1 ?? Rxe 1 # 3 . Bxb8
4. K m. Rxe6
Page 1 1 2 Page 1 2 1
Dlagram 2 1 4 Page 1 1 7 Dlagram 23 1
1 . Bxf7+ Kxtl Diagram 223 1. Be6
2. Qxg4 1 . Bg2+ K moves 2 . Qe2 Bxa2
2 . Bxa8
Dlagram 2 1 5 Dlagram 232
1. d5 Dlagram 224 1. Nxc4

2 . Q moves Bxa3 1 . Bb3+ K moves 2 . Qxc4 Be6
2 . Bxf7 3 . Qe2 Bxa2
Page 1 1 3
Diagram 2 1 6 Page 1 1 8 Page 1 22
1 . ReB+ Rxe8 Dlagram 225 Dlagram 233

2 . Qxd5 1. Bg5+ 1. Bg4
2. K moves Bxc 1 2. Q moves Bxd 1
Diagram 2 1 7
1 . Ke3 Nf m . 1 . Ke3 Nd m . Diagram 226 Diagram 234
2. Rxd8 2. Kxf3 1. Rxd2 1 . Bd5 R moves

2 . Bx b 7
2 . Kxd2 Bg5+
Page 1 1 4 3 . K moves Bxc 1
Diagram 2 1 8
Page 1 23
Circle the White Rook. Page 1 1 9 Diagram 235
Diagram 227 1 . Bb4 Rdd8 1. Bb4 Rfd8
Page 1 1 5 1. Bf5+ 2 . Bxf8 2. Bxd6
Diagram 2 1 9 2 . K moves Bxb 1

Diagram 236
1 . Re 1 + K moves
Dlagram 228 1. B eB Rgh6 1. Be8 Rhg5
2 . Rxe8
2 . Bxh5 2. Bxg6
1. Rxf3+
Diagram 220 2 . Kxf3 Bg4+
3 . K moves Bxd 1 Page 1 24
1 . Bc4+ K moves
2. Bxg8 Diagram 237
Page 1 20 1. Ba5 Rcd7 1. Ba5 Rdc8
Diagram 229 2. Bxd8 2. Bxc 7

Page 1 1 6
Diagram 22 1 1 . Bd6 Q moves
Diagram 238
2 . Bxb8
1 . Qe4 R moves
1 . Qxa6 bxa6 1. Qxa6 bxa6
2. Qxb7
2. Ba5 Red? 2. Ba5 Rdc8
3. Bxd8 3. Bxc7
238
Page 1 25 Page 1 29 Page 1 34
Dlagram 239 Dlagram 247 Dlagram 256
1 . Rhl+ K moves 1 . Qg2+ K moves 1. Rf2 1. Rf2

2. Rxbl 2 . QxaB 2 . Qxe 1 ?? Rh2# 2. Qxf2 Qxf2
Diagram 240 Dlagram 248 Diagram 257
1 . Rhl+ Nxhl 1 . Qh3+ K moves 1 . Qe5 Qxe5?? 1 . Qe5 Rxf7

2. Rxhl+ K moves 2. QxcB 2 . RxtBI 2. Qxc5
3. Rxbl
Page 1 30 Page 1 35
Page 1 26 Dlagram 249 Diagram 258
Dlagram 24 1 Circle the cB square. 1 . Bg8 Qxd4?? 1 . BgB KxgB
1 . Re5 Q moves 2 . Qxh71 2. Rxd6
2 . Rxa5 Page 1 3 1
Dlagram 259
Dlagram 242 Dlagram 250
1 . Nf5 Nxf5?? 1 . Nf5 f6
1 . Rh5 Q moves 1 . Rc5 Ba l ?? 1 . Rc5 K m. 2 . Qh81 2 . Nxel
2. Rxa5 2. ReB# 2. Rxc3
Page 1 36
Dlagram 25 1
Page 1 27
Dlagram 260
1 . Be4 R m.?? 1 . Be4 N m.
Dlagram 243 1. Be5 1.
2 . Rhl# 2. Bxb 1 Be5
1 . Rxe5 dxe5 2. Rd7?? Rxh2# 2. N m. Bxcl
2. Rd l + K moves
Page 1 32
3. RxdB Diagram 26 1
Dlagram 252
1. Qel 1. Qel
Dlagram 244 1 . Qd4 Nb5?? 1 . Qd4 f6
2 . Rxd4?? Qe l # 2 . Nf2 Qxh4
2. Qgl/hBI 2 . Qxal
1. Nc6+
2. Bxc6 Rb l + Page 1 37
Dlagram 253
3. K moves RxbB
Dlagram 262
1 . Rel Qxe7?? 1 . Rel g6/h6
2 . Qxhl# 2. Rxdl 1 . Qf5 R m. ? ? 1 . Qf5 g6
Page 1 28
2 . Qxh71 2. QxcB+
Dlagram 245
Page 1 33
1 . Qg8+ Kd6 Diagram 263
Dlagram 254
2 . Qxb3 1 . Qg5 g6?? 1 . Qg5 KfB
1. Rb4 1. . . .
Rb4
2 . QxdB+ Qe8 2. QxdB+
Dlagram 246 2 . BaS?? Rb 1 # 2 . K m. Rxbl
3 . Qxe81
1 . Ne5+ Ke6
Dlagram 255
2. QgB+ K moves Page 1 38
3. Qxb3 1 . Bel Qxc7?? 1 . Bel h6
2. Rf81 Diagram 264
2. Bxb6
1. . . .
Qel 1. . . .
Qel
2. Ra6?? Qe21 2. Bf5 Qxa3
239
Dlagram 265 Dlagram 273 Dlagram 28 1
l. Qc7+ l. Qc7+ l . Qe4 ReS?? l . Qe4 Qh5 l . Bxb6 axb6

2 . g3 Qe7 2. g3 Qe7 2 . Qxh7+ KfS 2 . Qxe7 2 . a7 K/B moves
3. Ra6?? Qe2# 3 . Bf5 Qxa3 3. Qh81 3 . aS=Q
Page 1 39 Page 1 43 Diagram 282
Diagram 274
l . Nxf6 gxf6
Dlagram 266
2. g7 K / N moves
l . Nf6 Nxf5?? l . Nf6 Bg7 l. . . .
Rd3 l. Rd3
3 . gS=Q
2. Rh7# 2. Bxb l 2 . Rac l ?? Rh31 2 . Kh2 Rxc3
Page 1 48
Diagram 267 Diagram 275
Diagram 283
l . Qe4 Rc3?? l . Qe4 Bf5 l . Qd4 Nxf l ?? l . Qd4 f6
2. Qxc6 2. Qxgll 2. Qxe3 l . Qxb6 axb6
2. Qxh71
2 . a7 Any move
3 . aS=Q
Page 1 40 Page 1 44

Dlagram 284
l . Qe5 RedS?? l . Qe5 f6 l. Qc4 l. Qc4 l . fS=R l . fS=Q??
Kh6
2. Qxgll 2. Qxd6 2 . Nf3?? Qxf l + 2 . Qf3 Q/Bxh4
2. Rh81 stalemate
Diagram 269 Diagram 277

Page 1 49
l . Rxd6 Rxd6? l . Rxd6 Rxd6? l. Qe3 l. Qe3
Dlagram 285
2. Qe5 RedS?? 2 . Qe5 f6 2. Rxe3?? Rf l # 2 . Qd l Qxg5
l . cS=N+ K moves
3. Qxgll 3 . Qxd6
2 . Nxe7
Page 1 45
Page 1 4 1 Diagram 278 Diagram 286
Diagram 270 l. Be4 l. Be4 l . dS=N+ K moves
l. Qe5 l. . . .
Qe5 2. Qxa7?? N h31 2. Qxe4 Nxe4 2 . Nxf7
2. Rd3?? Qh2# 2. g3/f4 Qxd4
Diagram 279
Page 1 50
Diagram 27 1 l . Ne5 Nxe5?? l . Ne5 KgS
Diagram 287
2 . Qxh5+ KgS 2. Nxd7
l. Rxd4 l. Rxd4
3 . Qh81 l. . . .
Bxg3
2. Rxd4? Qe5 2 . Rxd4? Qe5
2 . hxg3 h2
3. Rd3?? Qh2# 3 . g3/f4 Qxd4
3 . Any move h l =Q
Page 1 46
Page 1 42 Diagram 280 Diagram 288
Diagram 272 Circle the White Pawn on a6. l. Ba4
l . Qe4 c5?? l . Qe4 f5/g 6 2 . bxa4 b3
2. Qxh71 2. Qxd4 3 . axb3 a2
4. Any move a l =Q
240
Page 1 5 1 Page 1 54 Page 1 58

Dlagram 289
1 . Bd4 Bxd4 1 . Bd4 Kb6? 1. Qxf 1 + 1 . Bg7 Kd7 1 . Bg7 Nxg7??

2. f8=Q 2 . Bxc5+ Kxc5 2. Qxf 1 Re 1 + 2 . f8=Q Nxf8 2. f8=Q+
3. f8=Q+ 3 . Qxe 1 fxe 1 =Q+ 3 . Bxf8
Dlagram 290
Dlagram 297 1 . Bc4+ Kh8 1 . Bc4+ Nxc4??

1 . Bf4 Kxf4
Any move 1 . Qxd5 cxd5 2 . Bb5/f7 g6 2. e8=Q#
2. h6
Any move 2 . a6 Any move 3 . e8=Q Nxe8
3. h7
3. a7 Any move 4. Bxe8
4. h8=Q
4 . a8=Q
Page 1 59
Page 1 52
Diagram 29 1
l . Qxd6+ Qxd6 1 . Qxd6+ Qxd 6 1 . el Qd7 1 . el ReB?
1 . Nxg7 Nxg7
2. c 7 A ny m . 2 . c 7 Qxc 7?
N moves 2 . exd8=Q+ 2. Qxd3
2. h6
3 . c8 = Q 3 . Rxc7
3. h7 Any move
Diagram 306
4. h8=Q
Page 1 56 1. e4+
Dlagram 292 Diagram 299 2 . Bxe4 Nxe4
1. Re 1 1. Re 1 1 . Qxe6 fxe6 3 . Any move c2

Nxe 1 2 . Ne2? Rxg 1 2. f7 Qg7 4. Any move c 1 =Q
2. Rxe 1
3 . Kxe 1 h2 3. Nxg 1 h2 3. f8=Q
4. Any m. h 1 =Q 4. Any m . h 1 =Q Page 1 60
Page 1 53 1 . Qc8+ Kh7 1. . . .
f 1 =N#
Diagram 293 2. Qxe6 fxe6
3 . f7 Qg7 Diagram 308
1 . Rd8+ Rxd8 1 . Rd8+ Rxd8
4 . f8=Q
2. Rf8+ Kxf8 2. Rf8+ Kd7?? 1 . e8=N Any move
3. cxd8=Q+ 3 . cxd8=Q+ 2 . Nc7#
Page 1 57
Diagram 294 Dlagram 30 1 Page 1 6 1
1 . Rd6+ Rxd6 1 . Qe5+ Kg8 Dlagram 309

2. b8=Q 2. Qe8+ Qxe8
1 . c8=R 1 . c8=Q??
3 . dxe8=Q+
stalemate
Page 1 54
Dlagram 302
Dlagram 3 1 0
Diagram 295
1 . Qe6+ Qxe6
1. Qxd 1 1 . f8=N+ Kh8
2 . dxe6 Any move
2. Qxd l a 1 =Q 2 . Bd4+ Qe5
3 . e8=Q
3 . BxeS#
24 1
Dlagram 3 1 1 Dlagram 3 1 9 Dlagram 327
Circle the White Queen . 1 . Bxf7+ Qxf7 1. . . .

Bxc3 1. . . .
Bxc3
2 . RdB+ KxdB 2 . bxc3 gS! 2. bxc3 gS!
3 . Qxf7 3 . N m. Rxe2 3 . B m. gxf4
Page 1 63
Diagram 3 1 2
Page 1 67 Page 1 7 1
1 . ReB+ RxcB
2. Qxb2
1 . Qel+ K moves l . NxeB RxeB
Dlagram 3 1 3 2 . Qxf6 2 . Qxf7
1 . Qg4+ Qxg4
2. RxeB+ Kg? Dlagram 32 1 Diagram 329
3. txg4 l . Qe6+ Kg? 1 . Nxes Bxes 1 . Nxe5 RfeB

2 . Qel+ K moves 2. Rxb4 2. Nf3
Page 1 64 3 . Qxf6
Diagram 3 1 4
Page 1 72
1. Rg l +
2. Kxg l Qxe2 Dlagram 322 1 . RdB+ BfB
l. Rh l + 2 . Qxb2
Dlagram 3 1 5 2 . Kxh l Qxf2
1 . Re7 Qxe7 Dlagram 33 1
2. Qxd5+ Any move Diagram 323 1. Rxg6+

3 . QxaB+ 1. Bc2+ 2 . hxg6 Rxe4
2 . Kxc2 Qxe4+
Page 1 65 Page 1 73
Dlagram 3 1 6 Page 1 69 Dlagram 332
1. Bd3+ 1. Bd3+ Dlagram 324 1 . ReB+ RxeB 1 . ReB+ Kg?

2. Kg l Rxe l + 2 . Re2 R/Bxe2 1 . Rxh7+ Kxh7 2 . Qxd5 2. Rxd8
2. Qxf6
Dlagram 3 1 7 Dlagram 333
1. Rxe l + 1. Rxe l + Dlagram 325 l . RfB+ RxfB 1 . RfB+ Kh7

2. Rxe l Bd3+ 2 . Rxe l Bd3+ 1 . Rb7+ Kf8 1 . R b 7+ Kh6/Kh8 2. Qxe6 2. Qxe8
3. Kg l Rxe l + 3 . Re2 B/Rxe2 2. Rxh7 2. Rxh7+ Kxh 7
3. Qxf6
Page 1 74
Page 1 66
Dlagram 334
Page 1 70
Dlagram 3 1 8 1 . Rd8+ Kg7 1 . Rd8+ Rxd8
Dlagram 326
1 . Rd8+ Kxd8 2 . Q/Rxc8 2. Qxc4
2. Qxf7 1. Nd4 1. Nd4
2. Nxd4?? Qh2# 2. hxg4! Nxe2+ Dlagram 335
1 . Rd8+ Rxd8
2 . Qxc4
242
l. Rb l + l. Rb l + l . Qh5+ Kg8 l . Qe8+ Kh7 l . Nf6+ Kf8

2. Rxb l Qxa3 2 . Kf2?? Qe l l 2 . Qe8+ Kh7 2 . Qh5+ Kg8 2 . Nd7+ Ke8/g8
3 . Qh5+, etc. 3 . Qe8+, etc. 3 . Nf6+ Kf8
draw draw 4. Nd7+, etc.
Dlagram 337
draw
l. Rxd l +
2. Rxd l Qxc3 Page 1 80
Dlagram 345
Page 1 83
Page 1 76 l . Rxg6+ fxg6 Dlagram 35 1
Dlagram 338
2 . Qxg6+ Kh8 l. . . .
Ng4+ l.
Ng4+
3 . Qh6+ Kg8 2 . Kh l /h3 Nf2+ 2. Kh l Nf2+
l . Re8 Qxe8 l . Re8 Kf7
4. Qg6+. etc. 3 . Kh2 Ng4+ 3. Kg l Ng4+
2. Qg71 2. Qxf81
draw 4. Kh l /h3 Nf2+. etc. 4. Kh l Nf2+
draw draw
Dlagram 339
Dlagram 346
l. Re l + l. Re l +
l . Re8+ Rxe8 Dlagram 352
2. Nxe l Qh l l 2 . Qxe l Qxg21
2 . Qxe8+ Kh7 l . N f5+ Kg8 l . Nf5+ Kh8??
3 . Qh5+ Kg8 2 . Ne7/h6+ Kg7 2 . g 7+ Kg8
Page 1 77 4. Qe8+, etc. 3. Nf5+ Kg8 3. Nh6#
Dlagram 340 draw 4 . Ne7/h6+ Kg7
l . Rxa6 Rxa6 l . Rxa6 Qxa6 etc . , draw
2 . Qd81 2. Qd71 Page 1 8 1
Dlagram 347 Page 1 84

Dlagram 34 1 l.
Ng3+ Dlagram 353
l . Rb8 Qxb8 l . Rb8 Rxb8 2. Kh2 Nf l + l . Bg6+ Kg8 l . Bf5/e4+? Qh6!
2. Nxf71 2. Qg71 3 . Kh l Ng3+. etc. 2 . Bh7+ Kh8
draw 3 . Bg6+, etc.
Page 1 78 draw
Dlagram 348
Dlagram 342
l . Ng6+ Kh7 Dlagram 354
Circle the Black Queen.
2. Nf8+ Kh8 l . Be6+ Kh7
3 . Ng6+, etc. 2 . Bf5+ Kg8
Page 1 79 draw 3 . Be6+, etc .
Dlagram 343 draw
l. Qb3+ Page 1 82
2 . Ka l Qa3+ Dlagram 349 Page 1 85
3. Kb l Qb3+. etc.
l. Na2+ l.
Na2+ Dlagram 355
draw
2. Kd l Nc3+ 2 . Kb l
Nc3+ l . Rb7+ Ka8
3. Kc l Na2+, etc. 3. Ka l ?? Ra21 2 . Ra7+ Kb8
draw 3. Rb7+, etc .
draw
243
Page 1 85 Page 1 88 Page 1 9 1
l. Rg2+ l. Qxg3+ l . Qg7/h8+ Ke7

2. Kh3 Rg3+ 2 . hxg3 Rxg3+ 2. Qf6+ Kf8
3. Kh2 Rg2+ 3 . Kh 1 /h2 Rh3+ 3 . Qg7/h8+ Ke7
4. Kh 1 Rg 1 +, etc. 4. Kg 1 Rg3+, etc . 4 . Qf6+, etc .
draw draw draw
l . Rh7+ Kg8 l . Qf8+ Kh7 1 . Qg6+ Kh8

2. Rhg7+ Kh8 2 . Qf7+ Kh8 2 . Qh6+ Kg8
3. Rh7+, etc. 3 . Qf8+, etc. 3 . Qg6+, etc.
draw draw draw
Dlagram 358 Dlagram 364 Diagram 370
l . Re8+ Ka7 l. Qg4+ l . Qxg6+ Kh8

2. Re7+ Ka8/b8 2 . Kh 1 Qf3+ 2 . Qxh6+ Kg8
3 . Re8+, etc. 3 . Kg 1 Qg4+, etc. 3 . Qg6+, etc.
draw draw draw

l . Rc8+ Ka7/b7 l . Qe8+ Kh7 l. Rxg3+

2. Rc7+ Ka8/b8 2 . Qh5+ Kg8 2 . hxg3 Qxg3+
3. Rc8+. etc. 3 . Qe8+, etc. 3 . Kh 1 Qh3+
draw draw 4. Kg 1 Qg3+, etc.
draw
Dlagram 360 Diagram 366
l . Qxb7+ Nxb7 1 . Qxb7+ Nxb7 l . Re8+ Rxe8 Dlagram 372
2. Rxb7+ Ka8 2. Rxb7+ Kc8?? 2 . Qxe8+ Kh7 l. Rxb3+

3. Rxa7+ Kb8 3 . Rhc7# 3 . Qh5+ Kg8 2 . a/cxb3 Rxb3+
4. Rab7+, etc. 4 . Qe8+, etc. 3 . a/cxb3 Qxb3+
draw draw 4. Ka 1 Qa3+, etc .
draw
Page 1 88 Page 1 9 1
Dlagram 36 1 Dlagram 367 Page 1 94
l. Rxg3+ l . Qc7+ Kb5 Diagram 373
2. Kh 1 /h2 Rh3+ 2 . Qb7+ Ka5 Circle the c8 square.

3. Kg 1 Rg3+, etc. 3. Qc7+, etc .
draw draw
244
Page 1 95 Page 1 99 Page 203
l . Kd6 Kf7/Kf8 l . R a 8 / R c 8 Kf8 l. R a 1 -c 1 l. K e3 1. Re6+ 1. Re6+
2. Rxd8/Rxd8+ 2 . Rxd8+ 2 . Kg 1 Rxe 1 + 2. Kg 1 / K g 2 Rxe l 2. Qxe6 2. Kf5? ? Rxb6

stalemate
Diagram 375 Page 200

l. Rd3+ Qxd3 1. Rd3+ Kc4?? Page 204
Diagram 384
stalemate 2 . Rxg3 Dlagram 392
1. Rh8 Rxa7 1. Rh8 Kd6
2. Rh7+ K m. 2 . a8=Q 1. Rf5+ l. Rf5+
Page 1 96 3 . Rxa7 2. Kxf5 2. Ke4 Rxf3
Diagram 376 stalemate 3. Kxf3
Dlagram 385 draw

1. Be3 1. Be3
2. g4 Bf2# 2. N m. Bg5# 1. Rh8 Rxa7 l. Rh8 Kd6
Diagram 393
2. Rh7+ K m. 2 . a8=Q
Diagram 377 3 . Rxa7 l. Rb6+ l. Rb6+

2. Kxb6 2. Kc5 Rxd6
1. Nc7+
stalemate 3. Kxd6
2 . Bxc7 Page 20 1
draw
stalemate Diagram 386
1. Rh6 gxh6 1. Rh6 B m.

Page 205
Page 1 97 2 . g7# 2. Rxh 7#
Diagram 394
Dlagram 378
l. Rh5+
1. Qf7 Kc8 Diagram 387
2. Kxh5
2. Qc7/e8# 1. Rg5 QxgS 1. Rg5 Qg6 stalemate
2. hxgS 2. Rxg6
Dlagram 379
Diagram 395
1. h5 K moves Page 202
1. Rd6+ 1. Rd6+
2. Bxf6 Diagram 388
2. K/Qxd6 2. K m.?? Rxf6
l. NgS stalemate
Page 1 98 2. h7 Nf7#
Diagram 380 Page 206

Diagram 389
1. b4 Ka8 1 . g8=Q/R?? Diagram 396
2 . g8=Q+ Ka7 stalemate 1 . Nf7 g6 1 . Kf7 g5
2 . f/hxg 6 #
1. Bd4+ Bxd4 1 Bd4+ Kf7 ? ?
2 . f/hxg 6 e . p . #
.
3. Qa2/b8#
stalemate 2. Bxb2
(en possant)
Diagram 38 1
Dlagram 397
Page 203
1. g6 1. g6
l . Bd3+ Bxd3 l . Bd3+ Ka5/b6?
2 . Ne3 Bf6# 2 . Ne5 Bf2# Dlagram 390
stalemate 2. Bxe2
1. Rc4+ Qxc4 l. Rc4+ Kd5??
Page 1 99 stalemate 2 . Rxc 1

Page 207
Diagram 382
Dlagram 398
1. Re3-e8
l . Qf2+ Qxf2 l. Qf2+ Kb8??
2 . Kc 1 Re l #
stalemate 2. Qxf7
245
Page 207 Page 2 1 1 Page 2 1 5
Diagram 399 Dlagram 406 Dlagram 4 1 3
1. Qc7+ 1. Qc7+ 1 . Ke3 Nf m. 1 . Ke3 Nd m . 1 . Rxe4 Rxe4

2. Qxc7 2. g3?? Qxd7 2. Rxd8 2 . Kxf3 2 . Bd3 Any move
stalemate 3 . Bxe4
Discovered Attack
Pin
Page 208
Page 2 1 2
Dlagram 400 Dlagram 4 1 4
Dlagram 407
1. Qxf4+ 1. Qxf4+ 1 . Bg5++ Ke8 1 . Bg5++ Kc7
1 . Qe4 R moves
2. Qxf4 2. Ke7?? Qxd2 2. Rd8# 2. Bd8#
2. Qxb7
stalemate
Double Check
Skewer
Discovered Check
Dlagram 40 1
1 . Qg8+ Kxg8 Dlagram 408

Page 2 1 6
stalemate 1 . c8=N+ K moves
Dlagram 4 1 5
2. Nxe7
Page 209 1 . Rh7+ Nxh7
Promoting a Pawn
2 . Rxh7+ K moves
Dlagram 402 (Underpromotion)
3 . Rxb7
1. Qh2+
Skewer
2 . Kxh2 Page 2 1 3
stalemate
Dlagram 409
Dlagram 4 1 6
1 . d5+ Qf6 1 . d5+ Kg8??
1. Ng4+ 1. Ng4+
Dlagram 403 2 . Bxf6+ 2 . dxe6
2. Bxg4 Bxd4 2. K m . ? Bxd4
1. b 1 =Q+ 1. . . .
b 1 =Q+
Discovered Check
2. Kh2 Qh 1 + 2 . Kh2 Qh 1 + Discovered Attack
3 . Kxh 1 3 . Kg3 Qxg2+ Dlagram 4 1 0
stalemate 4. Kxg2 Page 2 1 7
1 . Qa4 a6
stalemate
2. c4 Any move Dlagram 4 1 7
3. cxb5 1 . Rxd8+ Rxd8
Page 2 1 0
Pin 2. Qe8+ Rxe8
Dlagram 404 3. Rxe8#
1 . Bd6++ K moves Back Rank Combination
Page 2 1 4
2. Bxc5
Dlagram 4 1 1
Double Check Dlagram 4 1 8
1 . Bd6+ K m. 1 . Bd6+ Ne7??
Discovered Check 1 . Qe4 Qh5 1 . Qe4 Re8??
2 . Bxc5 2. Qxell
2. Qxe7 2. Qxh7+ Kf8
Discovered Check 3 . Qh8#
Page 2 1 1
Dlagram 405 Double Threat

Dlagram 4 1 2
1 . Qg2+ K moves
1 . Qf2 + Qxf2 1 . Qf2+ Kb8??
2. Qxa8
stalemate 2 . Qxfl
Skewer
Zugzwang/stalemate
246
Page 2 1 8 Page 22 1 Page 224
Dlagram 4 1 9 Dlagram 425 Dlagram 43 1
1 . Rxb6+ K moves 1 . Re7 g6 1 . Re7 Qxe7?? 1. Rg 1 +

2. Rxb7 2. Rxd7 2 . Qxh7# 2. Kxg 1 Qxe2
Discovered Check Double Threat Removing the Guard

1 . Qxb6 axb6 1 . Bxf7+ Kxf7 1 . Rxh3 Rxh3
2. a7 Any move 2. Qxg4 2. Bxe6+ K moves
3. aB=Q 3. Bxh3
Discovered Attack
Promoting a Pawn Other Forks
Page 222 (Bishop Fork)
Page 2 1 9 Dlagram 427
Dlagram 42 1 Rxb3+ Page 225
1.
1 . RaB+ Kh7 2 . a/cxb3 Rxb3+ Dlagram 433
2. Be4+ g6 3. a/cxb3 Qxb3+ 1. Qg 1 +
3. Bxd3 4. Ka 1 Qa3+, etc. 2 . Kxg 1 Nxe2+
draw 3 . K moves Nxc 1
Other Forks
(Bishop Fork) Perpetual Check Removing the Guard
Knight Fork we
1 . ReB+ RxeB 1 . Rxh7+ Kxh7 Dlagram 434

2. QxeB+ Kh7 2 . Qxf6 1 . Rxg7+ Kxg7
3. Qh5+ KgB 2 . Qd4+ K moves
Removing the Guard
4. QeB+ , etc . 3. Qxa7
draw
Page 223 Other Forks
Perpetual Check (Queen Fork)
Dlagram 429
1 . R/QbB+ QxbB
Page 220 2. R/QxbB+ ReB
Dlagram 423 3. R/Qxe8#
1 . Rh6 gxh6 1 . Rh6 B m. Back Rank Combination
2 . g71 2. Rxh71
Dlagram 430
Zugzwang/Stalemate
1. Qxf3
Dlagram 424 2 . gxf3 Ne2+
3. K moves Nxd4
1. Bd4+
2. Kh 1 Rf 1 # Removing the Guard
Knight Fork
Back Rank Combination
247
Stu d e nt N otes
On the following boards, record favorite opening positions, end positions, checkmating
positions, and stalemating positions.
8 8
7 7
6 6
6 6
4 4
3 3
2 2
a b c d e f g h a b c d e f g h
8 8
7 7
6 6
6 6
4 4
3 3
2 2
248
Student N otes
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
249
G a m e Reco rd S h eet
Photocopy Master for Student U se
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9. 29.
1 0. 30.
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G a me Reco rd S heet
Wh ite B l ack Wh ite B l ack
41 . 61 .
42. 62.
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Interesting Chess Quotes xi

The Power of Tactics 1

Chapter 2 Back Rank Combinations 18

Chapter 3 Knight Forks 34

Chapter 4 Other Forks/Double Attacks 50

Chapter 5 Discovered Checks 66

Chapter 6 Double Checks 82

Chapter 8 Skewers 114

Chapter 9 Double Threats 130

Chapter 10 Promoting Pawns 146

Chapter 11 Removing the Guard 162

Chapter 12 Perpetual Check 178

Chapter 13 Zugzwang/Stalemate 194

Chapter 14 Quizzes: Identifying Tactics 210

Principles for Stronger Chess 226

Student Log 228

Answer Key 229

Each of the first th i rteen chapters consists of 31 problems:

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The recommended way to use Chess Tactics for Students is as follows:

What advantage does a tactic give?

Depending on you r opponent's position , a tactic can enable you to

What is covered in this book?

What i s the best way t o use this book?

In short algebraic notation, each square on a chess board is

Chess Notation - Example 2

II C heckmate i n two moves . ? a weak move

II Wi n the Wh ite Q ueen

Wh ite Black Wh ite B lack

II Avoid a stalemate draw.

II Pro mote the pawn to a

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White just played the Rook to e 1 , pinning

Circle the Black piece that is pinned by the White Rook.

7 1. Re1 ax e1 + 1. Re1 0-0??

II Win the B lack Queen for a

Wh ite Black Wh ite B lack

II Win the Wh ite Rook in two

Wh ite B lack Wh ite B lack

II Win the Black Queen for a

II Win the B lack Kn ig ht in th ree