Swallow's Tail Mate Training
A queen mates from just in front of the king while the king's own pieces form a V behind it
The board starts after your opponent's last move. Check whose turn it is, then tap a piece and its destination, or drag the piece.
Learn about this tactic →A queen mates from just in front of the king while the king's own pieces form a V behind it
A queen mates from just in front of the king while the king's own pieces form a V behind it
What to check while solving
Look for your checks and captures, then predict how your opponent will answer your candidate move. After a correct move, the opponent replies automatically. If you get stuck, use a hint. When you finish, step through the solution one move at a time.
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