Chapter 4: Checkmate in one · Level 23 of 50

Level 23: Pawns Help to Mate

Goal: A pawn close to the black king protects your queen — or gives checkmate itself. 4 puzzles · ★★★ = no mistakes.

▶ Watch how it works

Small but strong: the pawn on f6 guards the g7 square next to the black king.

Got it? Try the puzzles ↓

Puzzle 1 of 4

Checkmate in one move.

Your move

💡 Need a hint?

Look at the squares your pawn protects. Can your queen go there, right next to the king?

What you learn here

Pawns are small but strong attackers. A pawn near the enemy king protects the squares in front of it, so your queen can land there safely and give mate.

Chapter 4 — Checkmate in one: Find the one move that leaves the king in check with no escape. Watch out for stalemate!

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