Go back
Checkmate with a nite and bishop

Checkmate with a nite and bishop

Posers and Puzzles


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop_and_knight_checkmateGame 13055535

Vote Up
Vote Down

@brrr said
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop_and_knight_checkmateGame 13055535
it would have been nice to have a little commentary by you
otherwise what purpose was served


@brrr said
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishop_and_knight_checkmateGame 13055535
Why the under promotion?


@coquette said
Why the under promotion?
In order, I guess, to practice the knight and bishop endgame.

2 edits
Vote Up
Vote Down

@lemondrop said
it would have been nice to have a little commentary by you
otherwise what purpose was served
@Lemondrop: I'll provide one for your benefit. 😉

Attacking King provides a corridor wall as well as defense for the bishop.
Knight covers the escape square.
Bishop delivers the mate.
Losing King cooperates by ending up in one of the two corners where he shouldn't go.

@Brrr: Kind of snarky to underpromote (especially to a bishop) and still win. Just showing off? 😉 Well done!