Queen endings · intermediate
Queen vs bishop
Restrict the king, bring up your king, and fork the bishop.
The rule
Checks alone will not win a protected bishop. Restrict both pieces, then bring up your king.
How to play it
- 1
Limit the king
Take away a rank or file before beginning the checks.
- 2
Change the checking line
Alternate diagonal and straight checks so the bishop cannot block every time.
- 3
Bring the king
Once boxed, remove the final protected squares with your king.
Study the line, then play it
Step through the example. Then play your moves from the same position.
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Move 0 of 5
Starting position
Play through the line one move at a time.
Before you play
Moves to calculate
- 1.Restrict the king and bishop
- 2.Read the bishop’s diagonal
- 3.Approach behind the queen
Check each reply because
Only the king approach stays fixed after the queen restricts both pieces.
Stop when
A bishop move changes the safe checking line or creates a skewer.
Common mistake
Repeated checks without improving your position let the bishop stay beside its king.
Win the bishop or force checkmate.
Start with a comfortable clock. Reduce it when the position feels familiar. Your record is 0/0.