Bishop and knight: the long way is lesson 2 of 6 in Endgame 10: Bishop and knight mate, an endgame course suited to players rated around 2400 (advanced players). Driving the king to the right corner: the knight makes a W-shaped trip while bishop and king hold the net. It has 6 interactive exercises: 6 calculated lines from real positions. You play every move on a board and get feedback straight away. The lesson is free.
What you practise
White to move: mate in 7. (3 positions)
Black to move: mate in 9.
Black to move: mate in 8.
Black to move: mate in 7.
Worked examples
White to move: mate in 7. 1.Kc3 Kb1 2.Ne5 Ka2 3.Bc1 Ka1 4.Kc2 Ka2 5.Nc6 Ka1 6.Bb2+ Ka2 7.Nb4#. The knight, bishop and king pushed the king to the corner of the bishop's colour. Mate in 7.
Black to move: mate in 9. 1...Kg5 2.Kg7 Nd6 3.Kg8 Kf6 4.Kf8 Bb4 5.Kg8 Nf5 6.Kh7 Kf7 7.Kh8 Kg6 8.Kg8 Nh6+ 9.Kh8 Bc3#. The knight, bishop and king pushed the king to the corner of the bishop's colour. Mate in 9.
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