Hard Chess puzzle # 0059 - Mate in 2 moves

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Puzzle No : 0059

Difficulty level : hard

Description : Mate in 2 moves

Next Move : White

Player level : Advanced

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Hard chess puzzle 0059

Solution to hard chess puzzle 0059

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 hard chess puzzle 0059.

Move 1

Move by white

Move 2

Move by black

Move 3

Move by white

Solution 2

Initial board position

This is the initial board position of hard chess puzzle 0059.

Move 1

Move by white

Move 2

Move by black

Move 3

Move by white

Right moves for the solution to the hard chess puzzle 0059

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

1. f7, e7#
2. f7, g7#

Explanation for the moves

1. f7 - This is a crucial move since this locks the king completely. King can not move any more
2. e7# - Next pawn at e file moves ahead and checkmate. This is called David and Goliath mate as the pawn is giving the checkmate. King can not capture this pawn since this is supported by the knight. This is how you can mate in 2 moves
3. g7# - Next pawn at g file moves ahead and checkmate. This is called David and Goliath mate as the pawn is giving the checkmate. King can not capture this pawn since this is supported by the knight. This is how you can mate in 2 moves
4. b5 - Since king can not be moved, the pawn moves forward to clear seventh rank for their rook
5. For right move - You have won the game by a David and Goliath mate. It was wonderful
6. For wrong move - You could have won the game using the pawns. Do not stop trying

Categories of hard chess puzzle 0059

This hard chess puzzle falls in these categories.

1. Hard chess puzzles
2. Mate in 2 puzzles in chess
3. Endgame puzzles in chess
4. Strategy puzzles in chess
5. Mate pattern puzzles in chess
6. Pawn puzzles in chess

How to view the solution to hard chess puzzle 0059

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 hard chess puzzle 0059

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

• Hard chess puzzle 0059
• Solution to hard chess puzzle 0059
  • Solution 1
    • Initial board position
    • Move 1
    • Move 2
    • Move 3
  • Solution 2
    • Initial board position
    • Move 1
    • Move 2
    • Move 3
  • Right moves for the solution to the hard chess puzzle 0059
  • Explanation for the moves
• Categories of hard chess puzzle 0059
• How to view the solution to hard chess puzzle 0059
• How to get help for moves in the hard chess puzzle 0059
• Play chess for free