TChess
Endgame · Checkmates

Queen and rook

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20 positions in 4 sets, each checked against the engine so the goal can be reached. You play them out against the computer.

The goal

  • Checkmate the lone king.

Example position, White to move.

The sets

  • Queen and rook mate for White · short. Queen and rook for White, short version: queen and rook roll the king to the edge.
  • Queen and rook mate for Black · short. Queen and rook for Black, short version: queen and rook roll the king to the edge.
  • Queen and rook mate for White · longer. Queen and rook for White, longer version: queen and rook roll the king to the edge.
  • Queen and rook mate for Black · longer. Queen and rook for Black, longer version: queen and rook roll the king to the edge.

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