Puzzles: Two Bishops

Part of the Basic Mates section of Coddy's Endgames journey. Lesson 25 of 26.

Eight corners, two bishops each. Half of these you have seen from the other chair - recognise them. In every one, ask which bishop checks the corner diagonal and which one guards the squares beside it.

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Position 1 of 8

PlayHis king is on the a-file, yours above him. Mate in one.

All 8 positions

All lessons in Basic Mates

1The Staircase

Queen and Rook Two Queens The Swing Puzzles: Heavy Pieces Recap: The Staircase

4Queen and a Helper

Queen and Knight Queen and Bishop Puzzles: Queen and a Helper Recap: Queen and a Helper

2King and Queen

The Box Bring the King The Finish Puzzles: King and Queen Recap: King and Queen

5Stalemate Alert

The Alarm The Rook's Alarm Puzzles: The Alarm Recap: Stalemate Alert

3King and Rook

The Wall Facing Kings The Waiting Move Puzzles: King and Rook Recap: King and Rook

6Two Bishops

Two BishopsPuzzles: Two BishopsRecap: Basic Mates