Easy Chess puzzle # 0068 - Mate in 2 moves

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Puzzle No : 0068

Difficulty level : Easy

Description : Mate in 2 moves

Next Move : White

Player level : Beginner

Short URL for puzzle : https://gbud.in/g747f01

Easy chess puzzle 0068

Solution to easy chess puzzle 0068

At this puzzle, next move is by White. The objective of the puzzle is to mate in 2 moves.

See the interactive solution at the puzzle page

Solution 1

Initial board position

This is the initial board position of easy chess puzzle 0068.

Move 1

Move by white

Move 2

Move by black

Move 3

Move by white

Right moves for the solution to the easy chess puzzle 0068

Based on the objective of the puzzle, you have to make the right moves. Following are the right moves

1. Nd6+, Rxd8#

Explanation for the moves

1. Nd6+ - This is a discovered check as the movement of the knight results in a check from the rook. This knight also attacks f7
2. Rxd8# - Rook captures the opponent’s knight and checkmate. Opponent’s king can not come to f7 due to the attack from your knight. This is how you can mate in 2 moves.
3. Nd8 - Opponent’s knight blocks the check threat
4. For right move - You have had a checkmate through a discovered check. Good job
5. For wrong move - You could have moved your knight to d6 to have a mate in 2 moves. Try again

Categories of easy chess puzzle 0068

This easy chess puzzle falls in these categories.

1. Easy chess puzzles
2. Mate in 2 puzzles in chess
3. Endgame puzzles in chess
4. Strategy puzzles in chess
5. Rook puzzles in chess
6. Knight puzzles in chess

How to view the solution to easy chess puzzle 0068

To view the solution to this puzzle, follow the steps given below

1. Go to the puzzle page
2. Click the solution button (Key as shown below) to view the solution

How to get help for moves in the easy chess puzzle 0068

To get help or the possible next moves in the puzzle, , follow the steps given below

1. Go to the puzzle page
2. Click the help button (exclamation mark as shown below) to get help or suggestion on next possible move

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Table of Contents

• Easy chess puzzle 0068
• Solution to easy chess puzzle 0068
  • Solution 1
    • Initial board position
    • Move 1
    • Move 2
    • Move 3
  • Right moves for the solution to the easy chess puzzle 0068
  • Explanation for the moves
• Categories of easy chess puzzle 0068
• How to view the solution to easy chess puzzle 0068
• How to get help for moves in the easy chess puzzle 0068
• Play chess for free