Chess Puzzle #10964

CHESS PUZZLE #10964

Added by:	kingdawar
Added on:	11-May-09
Description:	Composed by Durebert, Bulletin de la FFE 1925.
Difficulty:	online chess puzzle #10964
Attempts:	708
Solved:	106 (14%)


White to move, mate in 2

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phonybenoni
24-May-12, 03:15

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One line results in a "mirror model mate". This type of mate requires that (a) none of the eight squares around the king are occupied; (b) each of the eight squares is attacked by only one White piece or pawn; (c) all of White's pieces (with the possible exception of king and pawns) participate in the mate.

The usual reaction to such a position is, "Wait! Is that really mate?"

tonyk1
24-May-12, 06:51

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Nice

1 Nice 2 Nice 3 Mate.

fezzik
24-May-12, 12:17

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Stymied

This was a nice one. I finally found it by looking for ways to throw pieces away.

Very nice!

And a great explanation, PB!

lalo_tejeda
24-May-12, 16:58

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Elegant

That was very pretty.

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CHESS PUZZLE #10964