Recap: King and Rook

Part of the Basic Mates section of Coddy's Endgames journey. Lesson 15 of 26.

Ten boards. Wall him off, bring the king to face him, check along the edge - and when the check would be eaten, wait. Two queens and two rooks from earlier chapters keep you honest.

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Position 1 of 10

FindWall him off from the kingside. Tap the square.

All 10 positions

All lessons in Basic Mates

1The Staircase

Queen and Rook Two Queens The Swing Puzzles: Heavy Pieces Recap: The Staircase

4Queen and a Helper

Queen and Knight Queen and Bishop Puzzles: Queen and a Helper Recap: Queen and a Helper

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

The Wall Facing Kings The Waiting Move Puzzles: King and RookRecap: King and Rook

6Two Bishops

Two Bishops Puzzles: Two Bishops Recap: Basic Mates