What is Morphy's Mate?
Checkmate Patterns : Morphy's Mate Explained
Morphy's Mate
A bishop delivers checkmate against a king trapped in the corner, supported by a rook.
Morphy's Mate is named after Paul Morphy (1837–1884), widely regarded as the strongest player of the 19th century. A bishop delivers checkmate to a king trapped in the corner, with a rook controlling the adjacent file.
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