Checkmate with two rooks
end game :: two rooks checkmate
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opposition |
zugzwang |
checkmating with one queen |
checkmating with one rook |
checkmating with two rooks |
checkmating with two bishops |
back rank mate
Two rooks checkmate
In the case of a king and two rooks against a king the stronger side is able to checkmate the opponent without the help of the king. But if the king steps in the checkmate could occur anywhere on the board.
When mating only with the rooks the king is leaded towards an edge of the board by the two rooks. Just take a look at the example.
When mating with the king's support, we have a similar situation to that of mating with one rook. In this case one of the rook takes the place of a chess board edge( So the king can't pass the squares controlled by this rook). This way it could be checkmated even on the middle of the board.