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The fool’s mate is checkmate in two moves. I have been the fool. Twice.

— U. (tap me for another)

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chess.learntoplay.im is part of the ReallyByte network, run by REALLYBYTE, based in the Isle of Man. General information, checked against the sources listed: the FIDE Laws of Chess and Britannica. Every fact was checked on 3 Nov 2026, and where sources disagree we show each one. This site is a beginner’s guide: for official competition rules, read the FIDE Laws themselves. Not affiliated with FIDE, Encyclopaedia Britannica, any chess federation, club or school, or any maker of chess sets. Their names are used only to identify the sources and the rules discussed. All pictures are our own simplified drawings: not copied from any book, diagram, photograph or chess set design. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. No cookies; privacy-friendly visit counts via GoatCounter. Privacy | Contact | Support this site

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