Checkmate Patterns
What is a Mating Net in chess?
- Mate
- Restriction
- Pattern
A setup where the king's escape squares are progressively controlled until mate cannot be avoided.
What to look for on the board
- The king has few flight squares.
- Your pieces control escape squares before giving check.
- A quiet move can take away the last escape.
Types and patterns
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