Unlock the Opera Mate: Video Lessons & Puzzles

Unveiling the Opera Mate:
 A Checkmating Surprise

Ready to learn a checkmate pattern named after a night at the opera?
The Opera Mate, demonstrated by the legendary Paul Morphy, is a surprising and elegant checkmate that can catch your opponent off guard.

Opera Game Wikipedia Page
Explore the historical context behind the Opera Mate.

Opera Mate Chess Article


  • Opera Mate - ChessFox Article w/Examples - Learn to identify and execute the Opera Mate with illustrative examples.

  • Paul Morphy & The Opera Game - Chessable Blog Article  (Very detailed Move by Move) -  Dive deep into the famous game with a detailed move-by-move breakdown.

Opera Mate LiChess Studies


Want to put your Opera Mate knowledge to the test? Lichess offers fantastic interactive studies, the perfect way to practice this checkmating pattern in a fun and engaging way.

New to Lichess studies? No worries! Lichess is a free online chess platform with various learning tools, including these interactive studies. They break down chess concepts and variations move-by-move, allowing you to learn and practice at your own pace.

  • Checkmate Patterns III - 3 Examples (LiChess Mating Pattern Practice Area) Test your basic understanding with a set of three puzzles featuring the Opera Mate.

  • Opera Mate - 13 Chapter Study (Very Nice w/ Examples and Games) -  Dive deeper with this comprehensive study. Explore the Opera Mate across 13 chapters with examples and even full games featuring this pattern. This is ideal for solidifying your understanding and applying the concepts in real-world scenarios.

Opera Mate Video Lessons


Want to see the Opera Mate in action? These video lessons offer different perspectives to solidify your understanding of this classic checkmate pattern:

  • Opera's mate - Patterns you must know - 1 Min - Robert Ris -Get a quick and clear visual explanation of the Opera Mate, perfect for a fast refresher.

  • Basic Checkmate Patterns 3 of 3 - Beginner to Chess Master #26 - 15 Min - ChessNetwork -This video covers the Opera Mate as part of a larger lesson on 9 basic checkmate patterns illustrated with 24 examples. Ideal for beginners who want to learn the Opera Mate alongside other essential checkmating techniques.

  • The Most Famous Chess Game Ever Played || "A Night at the Opera"  -6 Min - Explore the story behind the Opera Mate with this video that delves into the famous Morphy game. This video provides context and historical significance to the pattern.

  • Opera Mate in Chess - 6 min - GM Simon Williams
    - Video Below -Learn from a Grandmaster as GM Williams explains the Opera Mate in detail. This in-depth lesson is great for intermediate players who want to master the nuances of the pattern.



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