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Mate in two moves. Old mate in two problem from 1859.[All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]
Leo Staley wrote on Mon, Feb 17, 2003 12:14 AM UTC:Excellent ★★★★★
Qh5-A5 is not the only mate in 2. Qh5 to G7 will give mate next move, no
matter what black does as well.


 If Bc8 moves:
    1. ... Bb7: 2. Qc4#
    1. ... Bd7: 2. Qc4#
    1. ... Be6: 2. Qa7#
    1. ... Bf5: 2. Qc4#
- If Rd8 moves:
    1. ... Rd7: 2. Qc4#
    1. ... Rd6: 2. Qc4#
    1. ... Rd5: 2. Qc4#
- If Re8 moves:
    1. ... Re7: 2. Qc4#
    1. ... Re6: 2. Qa7#
    1. ... Re5: 2. Qc4#
- And if Bf8 moves:
    1. ... Bc5: 2. Qc4#
    1. ... Bd6: 2. Qc4#
    1. ... Be7: 2. Qc4#
    1. ... Bg7: 2. Qc4#
    1. ... Bh6: 2. Qc4#