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Lawnmower mate

Rook mates · Mate in 1

Also called the ladder mate. Two heavy pieces drive the king to the edge rank by rank. A basic technique every player should know.

How it works (spoiler)

The ladder: two major pieces cut the board in half rank by rank, mowing the king to the edge until one of them checks on the last one.

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