Endgames · Lesson 70 of 92

King + Queen Mate

Same idea, faster with a queen. Kings in opposition, queen strikes the back rank.

Find the winning move

Show the solution

Qg8#! With the queen: box the king in smaller and smaller, park your king nearby, mate. Careful of stalemate!

The position, then the answer.

This drill is one step. The full write-up — every rule, every pattern, every common mistake — is in the complete guide.

This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.