Checkmate Patterns  ·  Lesson 39 of 92

The Queen's Kiss

March your queen right next to the enemy king — protected by your own. Mate in one.

Find the winning move

Show the solution

Qg7#! The "kiss of death." The queen is untouchable because your king defends her.

Watch it play out

The position, then the answer.

Practise this on a live board

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

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