Mating patterns
Boden's mate
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Two bishops on criss-crossing diagonals mate a king blocked by its own pieces.
The boden's 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 990 to 1326. No account needed.
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