Chess Puzzle #3526

CHESS PUZZLE #3526

Added by:	undoubtedly0
Added on:	03-Apr-08
Description:	Surprisingly difficult...
Difficulty:	online chess puzzle #3526
Attempts:	1991
Solved:	1115 (56%)


White to move, mate in 2

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rishi99
13-Jun-11, 03:15

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1 star; Very very easy; how is it "Surprising difficult"? W can't afford check from B B so W Q should be in b-file (also to make Qb8 mate)

k1ngfish
13-Jun-11, 03:36

Comment deleted on 13-Jun-11, 05:28.

bert17
13-Jun-11, 03:45

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Very easy indeed

brunopassos
13-Jun-11, 05:00

Comment deleted on 13-Jun-11, 05:01.

brunopassos
13-Jun-11, 05:01

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Qh2 is correct in move 1

phonybenoni
13-Jun-11, 05:20

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Goin' mobile.

ricardoruben
13-Jun-11, 06:17

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To brunopassos

If Qh2, then bishop b7 check and you won't be able to mate in two moves. So Qh2 is not correct.

hellofriesen
13-Jun-11, 08:11

Comment deleted on 13-Jun-11, 08:19.

howru
13-Jun-11, 08:17

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There is an "Alternate Solution" option for all such questions about mate. If you think you're right, use the Alt Sol to be proven wrong! Qc7 doesn't work because black blocks the mate with Nd7.

This is a very well-made puzzle. The solution clearly isn't as obvious to everyone as the first few comments claim. Great work on this one, undoubtedly0!

livestokil1
13-Jun-11, 10:35

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Why doesn't Nd7 block mate for QB1

bobandyo
13-Jun-11, 10:41

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if n-d7 then qxb mate

flashspeed119
13-Jun-11, 10:42

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Why doesn't Qb8 work as second move for mate?

briandeman
13-Jun-11, 11:06

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If Qb8 won't mate, it's probably because the knight went to D7

nwchess
13-Jun-11, 13:50

Comment deleted on 20-Jun-11, 22:05.

glider02
13-Jun-11, 14:05

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Very very very very very very very very easy

kingdawar
13-Jun-11, 14:06

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Check the "All moves graph" located under "Options..." in the puzzle window

bert17
13-Jun-11, 14:19

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nwchess

1 Qb1 Nd7 2 Qxh1 mate
Quite a nice puzzle but very easy due to the limited possibilities

glider02
13-Jun-11, 14:21

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I like this one. It is fun and not to hard. It is just right

glider02
13-Jun-11, 14:27

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I am dumb

chess-ticles
13-Jun-11, 21:34

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Why do some people feel the incessant need to comment about how easy a puzzle is to them or how dumb people are for considering a puzzle to be a challenge? Not everyone is as gifted and perfect as you are; in fact, to many people this puzzle is difficult, as the uploader commented. The point is: to everyone who is making those comments, stop being exhibitionists. Just solve the puzzle and quietly enjoy the knowledge that you are smart and a gifted chess player without having to confirm it with other people.

thereaper1
13-Jun-11, 22:04

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I like how all the other options that allow Qb8 don't work because of the other pieces strewin around the board.

urnesthemingouey
13-Jun-11, 22:26

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Qh2

I believe that if Qh2 we'll get a check from b7.

glider02
14-Jun-11, 06:09

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it is the easiest game

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