Puzzles: King and Rook

Part of the Basic Mates section of Coddy's Endgames journey. Lesson 14 of 26.

Eight rook endings, each a mate in two. The first move is always quiet: a king step to face him or cover his squares, or a rook move that takes his last line away. The check is the second move, along the edge, from far away.

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Position 1 of 8

PlayKings side by side, his on the edge. Mate in two.

All 8 positions

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1The Staircase

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4Queen and a Helper

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2King and Queen

The Box Bring the King The Finish Puzzles: King and Queen Recap: King and Queen

5Stalemate Alert

The Alarm The Rook's Alarm Puzzles: The Alarm Recap: Stalemate Alert

3King and Rook

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6Two Bishops

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