Smothered Mate Training
A knight mates a king hemmed in by its own pieces
The board starts after your opponent's last move. Check whose turn it is, then tap a piece and its destination, or drag the piece.
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A knight mates a king hemmed in by its own pieces
What to check while solving
Look for your checks and captures, then predict how your opponent will answer your candidate move. After a correct move, the opponent replies automatically. If you get stuck, use a hint. When you finish, step through the solution one move at a time.
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