Medium Chess puzzle # 0071 - Mate in 2 moves

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Puzzle No : 0071

Difficulty level : medium

Description : Mate in 2 moves

Next Move : Black

Player level : Intermediate

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Medium chess puzzle 0071

Solution to medium chess puzzle 0071

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 0071.

Move 1

Move by white

Move 2

Move by black

Move 3

Move by white

Move 4

Move by black

Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0071

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

1. Qc1+, Qxe1#

Explanation for the moves

1. Rxe4 - Opponent’s rook captures your hanging knight and pins your bishop to your king. It is materially advantage for them. But it is a mistake
2. Re1 - Opponent’s rook comes back to block the check threat. But it can not stop the checkmate
3. Qc1+ - Queen moves to c1 and gives a check. Had the opponent’s rook been in e1, this move would not be possible.
4. Qxe1# - Queen captures opponent’s rook and checkmate. This is a back-rank mate
5. For right move - You did not bother losing your pieces since you knew that you will win. You made the right choice
6. For wrong move - You could have had a back-rank mate in 2 moves. You missed it. Try again

Categories of medium chess puzzle 0071

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. Mate pattern puzzles in chess
7. Pin puzzles in chess
8. Queen puzzles in chess

How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0071

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 0071

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 0071
• Solution to medium chess puzzle 0071
  • Solution 1
    • Initial board position
    • Move 1
    • Move 2
    • Move 3
    • Move 4
  • Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0071
  • Explanation for the moves
• Categories of medium chess puzzle 0071
• How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0071
• How to get help for moves in the medium chess puzzle 0071
• Play chess for free