Medium Chess puzzle # 0070 - Mate in 2 moves

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Puzzle No : 0070

Difficulty level : medium

Description : Mate in 2 moves

Next Move : White

Player level : Intermediate

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Medium chess puzzle 0070

Solution to medium chess puzzle 0070

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 medium chess puzzle 0070.

Move 1

Move by black

Move 2

Move by white

Move 3

Move by black

Move 4

Move by white

Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0070

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

1. Ra8+, Rxf8#

Explanation for the moves

1. Rxf5 - Opponent’s rook gained a piece and pinned your knight to your king so that they can gain that also in the next move. But this is a mistake
2. Ra8+ - Your rook moves to a8 and gives a check. Had the opponent’s rook been at f8, this move would not be possible. The opponent’s mistake was used to gain an advantage here.
3. Rxf8# - Your rook captures opponent’s rook and checkmate. THe king can not come to g7 due to the attack from your pawn. This is how you can mate in 2 moves
4. Rf8 - Opponent realised the mistake and brings their rook back to f8. But this will not stop the checkmate as the rook is not supported
5. For right move - You did not bother losing your pieces because you knew how to win the game. It was a wise decision
6. For wrong move - You could have had a checkmate in 2 moves. You missed it. Try again

Categories of medium chess puzzle 0070

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. Pin puzzles in chess
7. Rook puzzles in chess

How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0070

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 0070

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 0070
• Solution to medium chess puzzle 0070
  • Solution 1
    • Initial board position
    • Move 1
    • Move 2
    • Move 3
    • Move 4
  • Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0070
  • Explanation for the moves
• Categories of medium chess puzzle 0070
• How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0070
• How to get help for moves in the medium chess puzzle 0070
• Play chess for free