Level 1 · Stop giving things away · 400–800 · 12 min

Mate with the queen and the rook

Box the king in, shrink the box, bring your king, finish. Never stalemate.

The rule to take into your games

Lone king left? Box it, bring your king, and watch for stalemate.

Part of Goat Pass: 3 steps on the board, 3 guided examples, then puzzles at your level, and the ones you miss come back until they stick. The first 3 lessons are free.

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