Fundamental Checkmates

Chess might seem a complex and mysterious game, but the ultimate goal is simple: checkmate.


Checkmate can occur in all stages of the game, from snap mates in the opening, through middlegame attacks to simplified endgames. Learning how to use our pieces together to corner the enemy king is a fundamental skill that all chess-players must constantly practise, sharpen and develop.


This book lays out, in systematic and thorough fashion, a wide range of mating patterns and techniques, in particul...