Queen against rook: mating is lesson 2 of 6 in Endgame 9: Queen against rook, rook against minor piece, an endgame course suited to players rated around 2200 (advanced players). The queen beats a lone rook: checks that fork king and rook, or a mating net on the edge. It has 6 interactive exercises: 6 calculated lines from real positions. You play every move on a board and get feedback straight away. The lesson is free.
What you practise
White to move: mate in 2.
Black to move: mate in 2. (2 positions)
White to move: mate in 3. (2 positions)
Black to move: mate in 4.
Worked examples
White to move: mate in 2. 1.Qh2+ Rh6 2.Qxh6#. The queen hunted the king and the rook could not help. Mate in 2.
Black to move: mate in 2. 1...Qb8+ 2.Re8 Qxe8#. The queen hunted the king and the rook could not help. Mate in 2.
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