Chess Lesson 1 – Checkmate in 1 using the Queen

WELCOME TO THE FALL VIRTUAL CHESS STUDY OF EPIC ACADEMY!

Date:

• Sept 10 2020

Lesson 1:

• Checkmate in 1 using the Queen.

Lesson Goal:

• In this lesson, you will the different ways/patterns on how to checkmate the opponent’s lone king using the king and queen tandem.
• Watch the quick video MYM Chess Coach RJ and practice with our interactive Chess pieces!

Exercises:

• Now that you have watched the video. Practice it with the below interactive games!
• Puzzle 1
  • Try solving this puzzle using the queen to deliver the checkmate in 1.  (Clue: Use the queens power to move from corner to corner)

• Puzzle 2
  • Try solving this puzzle using the queen to deliver the checkmate in 1.  (Clue: Use the queens power to move from corner to corner)

That was easy, Right? You are one step closer to become a good chess player!

Don’t forget to take a screenshot of your final position and submit to your teacher!