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Vuković mate

A rook mates the king on the edge, guarded by another piece, while a knight covers the escape squares.

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Find the move

Work it out first, then step through the answer.

Your move
Move 1 of 3
Move 2 of 3
Move 3 of 3
Explanations written by Peek AI

How to spot it

  1. 1

    King on the edge

    Driven there by checks.

  2. 2

    Rook beside it, guarded

    By a pawn, the king, or another piece.

  3. 3

    Knight on the escape squares

    Covering the ones the rook can’t.

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