Mate with the rook
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With only a rook your king must work harder: mate usually comes only when the kings stand directly opposite each other, in opposition, so your king covers all the escape squares in front.
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With only a rook your king must work harder: mate usually comes only when the kings stand directly opposite each other, in opposition, so your king covers all the escape squares in front.