Queen boxes the king to the edge; king walks up to finish.
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King + Queen vs King mate
Concept
King + Queen vs King mate
Queen boxes the king, your king walks up to finish. Keep the queen a knight's move away: that's how you dodge stalemate. Most players rush and stalemate themselves.
Remember
• Queen boxes the king. Your king walks up to help.
• Keep the queen a knight's move away: never stalemate.
• Shrink the box gradually, driving the king toward the edge.