The king is boxed in by its own pieces. Checkmate with the knight.
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Your move
💡 Need a hint?
Look for a king boxed in by its own pieces. A knight check cannot be blocked!
What you learn here
A king surrounded by its own pieces can be checkmated by a single knight — this is called a smothered mate. Bishops and knights also make great helpers for the queen and rook.
Chapter 4 — Checkmate in one: Find the one move that leaves the king in check with no escape. Watch out for stalemate!
