Troitzky Line: When Two Knights Can Checkmate the King
Alexey Alexeyevich Troitsky, a pioneering Russian chess theoretician, is widely regarded as the founder of modern endgame study composition. One of his most famous contributions …
4 Key Ideas to Checkmate Your Opponent with the Back Rank Mate
The back-rank checkmate (also known as a corridor mate) is one of the most common checkmating patterns in chess. It occurs when a rook or …
Castling Mate: Rare Checkmates
In chess, certain checkmates stand out not only for their rarity but also for their unique circumstances. One such example is the Castling Mate, where …
En Passant Mate: Rare Checkmates
In the rich and strategic world of chess, certain checkmates stand out for their rarity and distinctiveness. One such unusual finish is the En Passant …
Checkmating Patterns You Need to Know Part 3
There are many unique and creative checkmating patterns that can arise in all phases of the game. These patterns often involve coordination between pieces and …
Checkmating Patterns You Need to Know Part 2
In this article, we continue where we left off. In the previous lesson, we looked at checkmating patterns in the opening and in the middlegame. …
Checkmating Patterns You Need to Know Part 1
In the following articles, we will discuss fundamental checkmating patterns you need to know. But first, let’s answer, what Is Checkmate? When a king is …
7 Checkmate Traps From Real Games (Including Super GMs)
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at the top 7 most unbelievable checkmates. These opening traps that have occurred in thousands of real chess …
Chess King Movement Rules
In chess, the king is the most important piece, and its movement is unique. It is the most important piece because once it is threatened …
Top 3 Best Checkmates I’ve Seen in 30 Years of Playing Chess
In this lesson, I’d like to share with you the top 3 best checkmates I’ve seen in 30 years of playing chess. One of these …
5 Ways to Brutally Punish Scholar’s Mate
More than 50 million chess players have tried the dirty Scholar’s Mate trick (a.k.a the four-move checkmate. In this lesson, I’ll share with you the …
5 Killer King’s Gambit Traps to WIN FAST in Chess
In this lesson, I’m excited to share with you 5 killer chess traps to win fast in the King’s Gambit. This is one of the …
RCA’s New Course: Level Up Your Chess + Punish Scholar’s Mate
I’m super excited to announce the launch of our new course “Level Up Your Chess”! Who Should Study This Course? This course is aimed at …
