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Puzzle No : 0117
Difficulty level : medium
Description : Mate in 2 moves
Next Move : Black
Player level : Intermediate
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Medium chess puzzle 0117
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Solution to medium chess puzzle 0117
At this puzzle, next move is by Black. 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 0117.
Move 1
Move by black
your bishop moves to b4 and gives check to opponent. this is to force the king to move to c1.
Move 2
Move by white
opponent’s king moves to c1. this is a zugzwang move as the opponent’s king is forced to respond.
Move 3
Move by black
your rook moves to a1 and checkmate. opponent’s king can’t move as it is blocked by friendly pieces and the attack from your pawn and bishop. this is how you can mate in 2 moves.
Right moves for the solution to the medium chess puzzle 0117
Based on the objective of the puzzle, you have to make the right moves. Following are the right moves
- Bb4+, Ra1#
Explanation for the moves
- Bb4+ - Your bishop moves to b4 and gives check to opponent. This is to force the king to move to c1.
- Kc1 - Opponent’s king moves to c1. This is a zugzwang move as the opponent’s king is forced to respond.
- Ra1# - Your rook moves to a1 and checkmate. Opponent’s king can’t move as it is blocked by friendly pieces and the attack from your pawn and bishop. This is how you can mate in 2 moves.
- For right move - Your moves are awesome. You are at your best.
- For wrong move - You could have moved your rook after a check from the bishop. Try again
Categories of medium chess puzzle 0117
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
- Zugzwang puzzles in chess
- Rook puzzles in chess
- Bishop puzzles in chess
medium chess puzzle 0117 chart
How to view the solution to medium chess puzzle 0117
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How to get help for moves in the medium chess puzzle 0117
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