The king is mated with its own pieces on both sides of it, like epaulettes, blocking its escape.
Work it out first, then step through the answer.
Its own rooks or pawns, often after castling.
Usually the queen, on the file or rank in front.
So the king can’t take the queen.
Pick the pattern in Puzzles. The board freezes, so you see the whole line first.
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