Nf7 or Nc4 |
This is a good move, but it's not checkmate - Black can escape to c6. Look for another check...
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Qxd7 |
Yikes - did you notice that Black can capture your queen with his bishop or queen?
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Qe6 |
Yikes - did you notice that Black can capture your queen with his king?
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Qf6 |
Yikes - did you notice that Black can capture your queen in three different ways?
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Qg6 |
This is not a bad move, but it's not checkmate - Black can block the check with his knight or e-pawn. Look for another check...
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Nb5 |
Checkmate! Excellent job! Notice how White is still occupying and controlling the center!
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Other move |
That doesn't even put Black in check, so how can it be checkmate? Try again...
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