Checkmate Patterns  ·  Lesson 49 of 92

The Pawn Delivers

Even the humblest soldier can deliver the final blow. Mate in one — with a pawn!

Find the winning move

Show the solution

g3#! Protected by your king, the little pawn checkmates. Never underestimate the infantry.

Watch it play out

The position, then the answer.

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This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.

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