How to Play Chess: Lessons from an International Master

Checkmate Against a Castled King (1x7)

: 01, 2015

Castling is an excellent strategy, but a castled king is not invincible. Explore some of the patterns that can be used to checkmate a castled king - particularly using square h7. Look at when to sacrifice a bishop, how to use your queen to go on the hunt, and how pieces must work in partnership for success.