Chess Lesson 2 – Checkmate in 1 using Rook

WELCOME TO THE FALL VIRTUAL CHESS STUDY OF EPIC ACADEMY!

Date:

• Sept 17 2020

Lesson 2:

• Checkmate in 1 using Rook

Lesson Goal:

• In this lesson, you will learn the way on how to checkmate the opponent’s lone king using the king and rook 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 rook to deliver the checkmate in 1. (Clue: Use the rook’s power to move from ranks to files and, files to ranks.)

• Puzzle 2
  • Try solving this puzzle using the rook to deliver the checkmate in 1. (Clue: Use the rook’s power to move from ranks to files and, files to ranks.)

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!