Mating Patterns (Part 3)

Submitted by batgirl on Sat, 02/16/2008 at 8:11am.

Some basic mating patterns everyone should know. (Part 3)

Anderssen's Mate	Dove-Tail Mate
Damiano's Bishop Mate	Reti's Mate
Arabian Mate	Philidor's Legacy

The above Dovetail mate, while it shows the pattern, isn't forced.

A better Dovetail Mate

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by peterwaffles - 4 months ago
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Magnifico, gracias.

by mmb993 - 4 months ago
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There is a lot of great stuff on Chess.com, but this is at the top of the list. I keep coming back to your blog and repeating these patterns over and over again.

Thanks,

Mario

by KriptikMike - 5 months ago
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Very entertaining! Thanks a lot for all the awesome mating patterns!

by khaled77 - 8 months ago
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thanks batgirl

by figrock - 12 months ago
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I can not thank you enough, batgirl! What an awesome article that I will be back to read again and again! Excellent post..!

by uritbon - 15 months ago
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isn't the so called forced dovetail a gueridon? (if thats how the name is spelled)

by Michael_Sarmiento - 17 months ago
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it's enlightening... i already recommended to some newbie friends for reference. ..

by JF1 - 21 months ago
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the last two mates are really good, like smothered mate as well

by SirDonald - 21 months ago
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Dear Batgirl,

It is with the most profound appreciation that I commend you for your voluminous contributions of the highest calibre to the world of chess. I am somewhat of a neophyte in this area, but I clearly recognize your depth and sensitivity as you treat each topic you choose to write about. I have greatly enjoyed your writings, and look forward to more. Batgirl, you are truly gifted. Best wishes.

SirDonald

by oldsalt7 - 21 months ago
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Thank you

by wildangels - 21 months ago
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These are very helpful! What a great idea Batgirl! Thanks.

by kolechess - 21 months ago
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Hey nice stuff got to rember these patterns cause i swear that i come across those situations all the time.

by mata123 - 21 months ago
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thanks batgirl!

by batgirl - 21 months ago
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Good observation Mr. Brown.

I made amends.

by friday - 21 months ago
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thank you, batgirl

by RobertABrown - 21 months ago
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The solution for the "Dove Tail Mate" is incorrect. There is no forced mate in the position with best play by black. After 1. Nxf7+ Kf8 2.Qd6+ instead of the obliging Kf7?? black replies 2 ... Qe7, which still loses to 3. Rg8+ Kxf7 4. Rg7+ but avoids mate for the time being. Otherwise, a very nice article Sarah Beth. Thanks.

by ferlop - 21 months ago
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Hallo

thank's

somethimes is not that obvio

you are Great for shering it with us

love ...

by Boring304 - 21 months ago
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The Arabian mate is weard...

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