Lesson · phase 3
Queen Checkmate
Mating with king and queen versus lone king. Avoid stalemate; box the enemy king to the edge.
Queen Checkmate
Qb7!
We cut of the king and get knight distance all in one move!
Qb4!
The easiest is to follow the black king in knight distance
Practice time! Shrink the box to force the king to the edge, then bring your king in to deliver mate. Be careful not to stalemate!
What must you avoid when mating with K+Q vs K?
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