Endgames3 free puzzles

The Skewer (Endgame)

With few pieces left, the skewer wins games on the spot. Line up a check so the enemy king must move and the piece behind it drops.

Endgames · Puzzle 1 of 3

White to play and win the queen

Coach

The lone king and queen share the d-file. Bring your rook to that file with check and the queen behind the king falls.