The Arabian mate is lesson 7 of 9 in Mating patterns I, a checkmate course suited to players rated around 700 (beginners). Rook and knight against a king in the corner: the rook gives check right next to the king, the knight guards the rook and covers the escape square. It has 8 interactive exercises: 8 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 2. (3 positions)
Black to move: mate in 2. (2 positions)
White to move: mate in 3.
Black to move: mate in 3.
Black to move: mate in 5.
Worked examples
White to move: mate in 2. 1.Nf6+ Kh8 2.Rh7#. Arabian mate: the rook on h7 mated the cornered king, guarded by the knight on f6. Mate in 2.
White to move: mate in 2. 1.Nf3+ Kh1 2.Rg1#. Arabian mate: the rook on g1 mated the cornered king, guarded by the knight on f3. Mate in 2.
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