LESSON 5 OF 12 · Piece essentials
Power with a purpose
The queen combines a rook’s straight lines with a bishop’s diagonals. Her strength also makes her a valuable target.
A useful habit
Look for forcing moves: checks, captures, then threats.
Your move
Move the queen from d1 to d8 to deliver checkmate.
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