Checkmate Patterns · Lesson 42 of 92

Rook & King Teamwork

The same idea with a rook — this is how you finish a K+R endgame. Mate in one.

Find the winning move

Show the solution

Rh8#! Drive the king to the edge, place your king in opposition, and the rook does the rest.

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.