How to Checkmate with a King and Queen

Use the queen to make a box, bring your king closer, and finish without stalemate.

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A queen can push a lone king toward the edge. Bring your king close enough to cover the escape squares before giving the final check.

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A queen can push a lone king toward the edge. Bring your king close enough to cover the escape squares before giving the final check.

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