Medium Chess puzzle # 0045 - Mate in 2 moves

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Puzzle No : 0045

Difficulty level : medium

Description : Mate in 2 moves

Next Move : Black

Player level : Intermediate

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Medium chess puzzle 0045

Solution to medium chess puzzle 0045

At this puzzle, next move is by Black. 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 medium chess puzzle 0045.

Move 1

Move by black

Move 2

Move by white

Move 3

Move by black

Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0045

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

1. Ra3+, Qxa3#

Explanation for the moves

1. Ra3+ - This sacrifice is to attract or force the bishop to a3. This is a zugzwang move
2. Qxa3# - Queen captures the bishop and checkmate. King can not capture the queen as it is supported by the knight
3. Bxa3 - Bishop captures the rook as this is the only move available to escape the check threat
4. For right move - You have used your knight and queen effectively. Nice strategy
5. For wrong move - You could have used the queen and the rook to checkmate. Do not stop trying

Categories of medium chess puzzle 0045

This medium chess puzzle falls in these categories.

1. Medium chess puzzles
2. Sacrifice puzzles in chess
3. Mate in 2 puzzles in chess
4. Endgame puzzles in chess
5. Strategy puzzles in chess
6. Zugzwang puzzles in chess

How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0045

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 medium chess puzzle 0045

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

• Medium chess puzzle 0045
• Solution to medium chess puzzle 0045
  • Solution 1
    • Initial board position
    • Move 1
    • Move 2
    • Move 3
  • Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0045
  • Explanation for the moves
• Categories of medium chess puzzle 0045
• How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0045
• How to get help for moves in the medium chess puzzle 0045
• Play chess for free