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Endgame · Checkmates

Rook and king

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30 positions in 6 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.

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The sets

  • Rook and king mate for White · short. Rook and king for White, short version: cut the king off with the rook and walk your king up.
  • Rook and king mate for Black · short. Rook and king for Black, short version: cut the king off with the rook and walk your king up.
  • Rook and king mate for White · longer. Rook and king for White, longer version: cut the king off with the rook and walk your king up.
  • Rook and king mate for Black · longer. Rook and king for Black, longer version: cut the king off with the rook and walk your king up.
  • Rook and king mate for White · long. Rook and king for White, long version: cut the king off with the rook and walk your king up.
  • Rook and king mate for Black · long. Rook and king for Black, long version: cut the king off with the rook and walk your king up.

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