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Understanding Checkmate in Chess - Conclusion

Understanding checkmate is essential knowledge for all chess players. Beginners sometimes struggle with the rule - and hopefully this series has cleared up some questions for you. If you still have some lingering confusion, skim through the course again and see what else you can learn.

Good luck in your games!


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Chess Rules and Basics - Table of Contents
Introduction - Game Overview
The Pieces - The Rook - The Bishop - The Queen - The Knight - The Pawn - The King
Starting a Game - Check & Checkmate - Stalemate
Castling - Promotion - En Passant
Understanding Checkmate - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4 - Part 5 - Part 6
Chess Strategy 101
Chess Notation - Part 2
Where to Go From Here