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Question
How do I checkmate a lone King with a King and a rook?

Answer
Hi Neal.  Thanks for your question.

Here is a link that will give you a clear explanation on how to mate with a King and a rook:

http://www.chesscorner.com/tutorial/basic/r_k_mate/r_k_mate.htm

Hope that'll work for you.  Enjoy your chess!

Your chess friend,

Chuck  

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Chuck Kinzie

Expertise

I can answer basic chess questions regarding opening, middlegame and endgame strategy and tactics. I cannot answer questions about positions with subtle nuances that require Grandmaster or computer analysis.

Experience

I have been playing in chess tournaments for over thirty years.

Organizations
United States Chess Federation

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I have a chess blog: http://www.chuckychess.blogspot.org

Education/Credentials
I earned a United States Chess Federation Expert rating in 1987.

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