Middlegame · Mating patterns

Swallow's tail · as Black

The queen sits protected in front of the king. Play the Black pieces.

Swallow's tail. The queen mates on the square in front of the king. Play the Black side.

Qd7 is mate. Your king protects the queen; their pawns take the rest.

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