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Puzzle No : 0098
Difficulty level : medium
Description : Mate in 2 moves
Next Move : White
Player level : Intermediate
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Medium chess puzzle 0098


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Solution to medium chess puzzle 0098
At this puzzle, next move is by White. The objective of the puzzle is to mate in 2 moves.
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Solution 1
Initial board position
This is the initial board position of medium chess puzzle 0098.

Move 1
Move by black

opponent made mistake. they try to threaten the hanging rook
Move 2
Move by white

this is a double discovered check since the movement of knight results in check from itself and the rook. opponent’s king is forced to move
Move 3
Move by black

opponent’s king moves to f8 as this is the only free square available
Move 4
Move by white

your rook moves to e8 and checkmate. opponent’s king can’t capture your rook since it is supported by knight. it is also blocked by friendly pawns.. this is how you can mate in 2 moves.
Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0098
Based on the objective of the puzzle, you have to make the right moves. Following are the right moves
- Nd6+, Re8#
Explanation for the moves
- Qxb2 - Opponent made mistake. They try to threaten the hanging rook
- Nd6+ - This is a double discovered check since the movement of knight results in check from itself and the rook. Opponent’s king is forced to move
- Kf8 - Opponent’s king moves to f8 as this is the only free square available
- Re8# - Your rook moves to e8 and checkmate. Opponent’s king can’t capture your rook since it is supported by knight. It is also blocked by friendly pawns.. This is how you can mate in 2 moves.
- For right move - You know how to mate in 2 moves using a double discovered check. Your moves are awesome
- For wrong move - It seems you missed the chance to mate in 2 moves. Try again with a double discovered check
Categories of medium chess puzzle 0098
This medium chess puzzle falls in these categories.
- Medium chess puzzles
- Mate in 2 puzzles in chess
- Endgame puzzles in chess
- Strategy puzzles in chess
- Rook puzzles in chess
- Knight puzzles in chess
medium chess puzzle 0098 chart




How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0098
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How to get help for moves in the medium chess puzzle 0098
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