Mating patterns
Arabian mate
Updated
A knight and a rook team up in the corner: the rook mates, the knight covers the escape.
The arabian mate is served in the gym at every level and named in your scan when you miss one. Its journey, a lesson, a drill and a test, is being written.
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Real puzzles from real games, rated 1330 to 1461. No account needed.
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