How to Mate With King and Rook Vs King

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Move your rook at least five or six squares in any direction away from the enemy king.

   You don't want your rook to be captured at any point of this procedure.
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   Step 2: Move your king towards one of the four center squares.

   If the enemy king is blocking your own king from getting there, then move your king as close to the center as you can. , One section should hold the enemy king and one should hold your king.
   
   The square your rook is on must also be one square away from your king.
   
   If the rook needs to move to a square that isn't bordering your king, make sure that square isn't bordering the enemy king either. , If the enemy king is one square away diagonally from your rook, the king should be forced to move away. , If you cannot do so, then follow the next step. , Again, try to keep as close as possible to your enemy king. ,, If the enemy king is anywhere else, choose one of the methods shown below.
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   Step 3: Move your rook to a square that divides the board into two sections within three turns.

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   Step 4: Move your king to a square that still borders your rook and keeps the shortest possible path between your king and the enemy king.

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   Step 5: Try to move your rook to a square that is both diagonal of the enemy king and still bordering your own king.

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   Step 6: Move your king onto a square your rook attacks

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   Step 7: still keeping next to your rook.

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   Step 8: Repeat steps 4-6 until the opponent's king is unable to move away from the edge of the chess board.

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   Step 9: Move your rook to the same edge of the board as the enemy king for a checkmate if the enemy king is in the corner.

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