ladder mate

English
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8{{{square}}} ua{{{square}}} ul{{{square}}} ua{{{square}}} ur8
7{{{square}}} ua{{{square}}} white rook{{{square}}} black king7
6{{{square}}} white rook6
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1{{{square}}} white king1
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Black is forced to move their king to the eighth rank, after which white can play Ra8# (rook to a8, checkmate).

Etymology

The attacking pieces nudge the king one rank or file at a time, like climbing the rungs of a ladder, until reaching the edge of the board.

Noun

ladder mate (plural ladder mates)

  1. (chess) A checkmate pattern in which two major pieces team up to push the enemy king to one side of the board.
    Synonym: lawnmower mate

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