Balestra Mate Training
Queen blocks, then bishop delivers mate
The board starts after your opponent's last move. Follow the side-to-move label. Tap a piece and its destination, or drag it to move.
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Balestra Mate992
Queen blocks, then bishop delivers mate
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Queen blocks, then bishop delivers mate
Engine Analysis
What to check while solving
Look for your checks and captures, then anticipate the opponent's reply to your candidate move. After a correct move, the opponent replies automatically. Use a hint if you get stuck and replay the solution one move at a time after finishing.
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