Smothered mate Puzzles: Free Interactive Chess Puzzles

13 free chess puzzles on "Smothered mate", rated from 595 to 1998. The coach explains every mistake, and the puzzles adapt to your level.

Smothered mate: The king is surrounded by its own pieces. One knight might finish everything.

A smothered mate is a knight checkmate where the king is trapped by its own pieces.

Watch for kings in the corner with no free squares, and a knight that can reach f7/f2 or g6/g3.

How to train this theme

  • Solve 5 puzzles a day, and take your time before every move.
  • Look for checks, captures and threats first.
  • Every puzzle you miss comes back in your review queue until you master it.

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