The king's own rooks sit beside him like epaulettes on a uniform — blocking his escape. Mate in one.
Qe6#! The rooks on d8 and f8 doom their own king. Sometimes your pieces are your worst enemies.
The position, then the answer.
This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.
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