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Play White from a set position and reach the goal before the move limit. The computer defends as well as it can.

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Basic checkmates

  1. 1. King and queen mateUse the queen to shrink the king's space, drive it to the edge, then bring your king up to mate.EasyCheckmate the king. · within 25 moves
  2. 2. King and rook mateCut the king off one line at a time with the rook, face the kings, then check with the rook.MediumCheckmate the king. · within 40 moves
  3. 3. Two-rook mateThe ladder: the two rooks take turns pushing the king back one rank at a time.EasyCheckmate the king. · within 20 moves

Endgames

  1. 4. King and pawn: promoteWith your king on the sixth rank in front of the pawn, the win is there. Get the pawn home.MediumPromote the pawn. · within 15 moves
  2. 5. Lucena positionThe basic winning method in rook endgames: shield your king from checks and promote.HardPromote the pawn. · within 25 moves

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