4 Mating patterns with the queen
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Mate in the castled position on h7.
White mates with the queen. A very frequent motif.
Once again on h7, this time protected by the bishop.
White mates with the queen along the b1-h7 diagonal.
Mate along the long diagonal
White mates along the long diagonal.
Mate down the open h-file
Rook and queen on an open h-file usually become extremely dangerous.
The thorn in the flesh.
The advanced f-pawn is a killer. White mates.
Mate down the open g-file
The g-file can also figure in attacks. White mates.
Cooperation between queen and bishop
White mates with the queen in two moves.
Cooperation between queen and rook
White mates in two moves.