Checkmate
The king is in check and cannot escape — the game ends.
Checkmate ends the game: the king is attacked (in check) and there is no legal way to remove the threat. Explore common checkmate patterns.
The king is in check and cannot escape — the game ends.
Checkmate ends the game: the king is attacked (in check) and there is no legal way to remove the threat. Explore common checkmate patterns.