The Smothered Mate

A smothered mate occurs when a Knight gives checkmate because the opponent’s
pieces block their own King’s escape.

Smothered Mate

This is the starting position for the Smothered Mate.

Smothered Mate

White is in double check from the White Queen and
the White Knight.

Smothered Mate

The Queen sacrifices herself to force the Rook to
g8 removing any possible escape routes for the Black King.

Smothered Mate

The White Knight returns to f7 to give Checkmate.

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