Lesson 9 Simple Checkmates: The Backrank

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Lesson 9Simple Checkmates The Backrank
Chess for Kids
The fun way to learn the game!
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Back Rank Checkmate

• Rook to e8
• Also called a corridor checkmate

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Variation

• Rook to e8
• How does this work?

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Sacrifice Checkmate

• Best move is Qe8

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Checkmate Game
How many turns does it take you to put the black
king in checkmate? 5? Only if the black king
cooperates.