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Checkmate the opponent in 1 move
The Epaulette Mate is a checkmate where two parallel retreat squares for a checked king are occupied by its own pieces, preventing its escape.
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Checkmate Patterns III
Recognize the patterns
Opera Mate #1
Opera Mate #2
Opera Mate #3
Anderssen's Mate #1
Anderssen's Mate #2
Anderssen's Mate #3
Dovetail Mate #1
Dovetail Mate #2
Dovetail Mate #3
Dovetail Mate #4
Cozio's Mate #1
Swallow's Tail Mate #1
Swallow's Tail Mate #2
Epaulette Mate #1
Epaulette Mate #2
Epaulette Mate #3
Pawn Mate #1
Pawn Mate #2
Practice list
Piece Checkmates I
Checkmate Patterns I
Checkmate Patterns II
Checkmate Patterns III
Checkmate Patterns IV
Piece Checkmates II
Knight & Bishop Mate
The Pin
The Skewer
The Fork
Discovered Attacks
Double Check
Overloaded Pieces
Zwischenzug
X-Ray
Zugzwang
Interference
Greek Gift
Deflection
Attraction
Underpromotion
Desperado
Counter Check
Undermining
Clearance
Key Squares
Opposition
7th-Rank Rook Pawn
7th-Rank Rook Pawn
Basic Rook Endgames
Intermediate Rook Endings
Practical Rook Endings