What is Ladder Mate?

Ladder Mate

Two major pieces (such as two queens, two rooks, or a rook and a queen) collaborate to drive the opposing king to the edge of the board

Ladder mate (also known as rook roller) involves two rooks (or sometimes a rook and a queen) working together to checkmate the opposing king. This method systematically confines the king to a row or file, then gradually forces it to the edge of the board.   

Two rooks coordinate to deliver checkmate.

Board is interactive - move a piece

The two rooks are positioned so that they can work together, usually starting on neighboring files or ranks.

One rook delivers a check to the opposing king, forcing the king to move to a row or file where it can be further restricted.

The second rook then delivers another check from the opposite direction, tightening the noose and pushing the king further towards the edge of the board.

This process is repeated, with the rooks taking turns delivering checks and covering each other's ranks or files, until the king is forced to the edge and into a final checkmate position.

Checkmate Patterns : Ladder Mate Explained

Ladder Mate

Two rooks coordinate to deliver checkmate.

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