1
Mate with King and Rook
In this endgame, White commands a king and rook against a lone enemy king. Precise technique will force checkmate.
★★
2
King and Rook: the Cut-Off Technique
The rook cannot push the enemy king around on its own the way a queen can. Here both of your pieces work together from the very first move.
★★
3
Rook Against an Active King
The black king is advanced and close to your rook. Before thinking about mate, you need to get the piece to safety and regain control.
★★★