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Recap: Basic Mates

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

The whole section in ten boards. Heavy pieces climb the staircase; a queen boxes and her king walks; a rook walls, waits and checks the edge; a helper guards the queen's square; two bishops meet in the corner. And before every quiet move, count his squares.

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Position 1 of 10
PlayQueen and rook against a king on the edge. Mate in two.
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