Chess Guide for the Intermediate Player/Some basics for openings/Answer for Exercise 1

Nf7 or Nc4 This is a good move, but it's not checkmate - Black can escape to c6. Look for another check... Qxd7 Yikes - did you notice that Black can capture your queen with his bishop or queen? Qe6 Yikes - did you notice that Black can capture your queen with his king? Qf6 Yikes - did you notice that Black can capture your queen in three different ways? Qg6 This is not a bad move, but it's not checkmate - Black can block the check with his knight or e-pawn. Look for another check... Nb5 Checkmate! Excellent job! Notice how White is still occupying and controlling the center! Other move That doesn't even put Black in check, so how can it be checkmate? Try again...