Queen vs Rook: an endgame course

Coordinate queen and king to separate the rook from its king, then look for a winning fork or capture.

5 lessons, each followed by its own puzzle drill, then 10 themed puzzle packs.

• The Queen Wins — Use the queen and king to restrict the defender.
• The King Protects the Rook — Check how the king protects its rook.
• The Philidor Squeeze — Use a safe waiting move when it forces the defender to separate.
• Win the Rook — Use a fork or check to win the exposed rook.
• Mind the Traps — Check whether capturing the rook would cause stalemate.