Concepts · Attacking Ideas

Mating Attack

An attack on the king is built before it lands: pieces brought in, defenders pulled away, lines opened. The final sequence works because of the preparation.

Key ideas

Bring every piece into the attack first
Open lines towards the king
Remove or deflect the defenders before the final blow

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Games that teach mating attack

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Grünfeld DefenceD9210:39

Donald Byrne vs Robert James Fischer — Third Rosenwald Trophy

Donald Byrne vs Robert James Fischer

One mistake hands over the initiative completely, and it never comes back. Donald Byrne against Robert James Fischer ends in checkmate, after bold play sets up a relentless king hunt.

Punishing a Mistake
Forcing Sequence
Sacrifice
Mating Attack

Third Rosenwald Trophy17 Oct 19560-1