Chess Puzzle #287976

CHESS PUZZLE, FEN 1n1bNB2/2p1r2r/1p4p1/1pk2bQ1/1N1p3R/PP1PpB2/4K3/8 w - -

Added by:	fredkohn
Added on:	24-Oct-23
Description:
Difficulty:	chess puzzle 1n1bNB2/2p1r2r/1p4p1/1pk2bQ1/1N1p3R/PP1PpB2/4K3/8 w - -
Attempts:	18
Solved:	8 (44%)


White to move, mate in 2

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masonmount
24-Oct-23, 16:45

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Alternative solution?

What about 1. Q g1 ..... 2. Q c1#

Am I missing something?

masonmount
24-Oct-23, 16:50

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And if

If 1. g1 , Bishop d3+ 2. Knight d3#

kingdawar
24-Oct-23, 23:54

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1. Qg1? Is that your final answer...? You can always check these things yourself, it takes some getting used to. I remember being dissatisfied with mates in two only accepting one solution and all the other good moves having artificial-looking defenses. It takes an extra logical step. These things are hard.

jk1970
25-Oct-23, 00:15

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jk1970
25-Oct-23, 00:18

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If you think there is no end, if you don't think there is nothing

masonmount
25-Oct-23, 12:26

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Kingdawar

I know the 1. Queen e3 solution.

I just asked if the alternative 1. Queen g1 also works. It looks like it does.

masonmount
25-Oct-23, 12:26

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jk1970

I have no clue what you are talking about.

Is that even English? ))

masonmount
25-Oct-23, 12:32

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Kingdawar

If by "you can always check yourself" you mean going online and using a chess machine, I am too lazy for that. If there is an option on this website, feel free to share with me.

nuntar
25-Oct-23, 14:26

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If 1. Qg1, ...Be6 and there is no mate.

masonmount
25-Oct-23, 16:38

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nuntar

Oh sh....t, you are right. How did I miss such a simple move? I should stop smoking. ))

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