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White mates in two

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This is from Hoyle Majestic Chess.

Black 4



White 5

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Originally posted by Jirakon
This is from Hoyle Majestic Chess.

Black 4

[fen] 8/3p1p1Q/1K2k3/1N1NP3/8/1B6/8/8[/fen]

White 5
Where are the pieces? 😕

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Originally posted by Dutch Defense
Where are the pieces? 😕
You are supposed to know. Jeez.

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Whoa, I didn't even notice that. I put the fen tags. Let me try again:

Black 4



White 5

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There, that's right.

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Solution PM'ed.

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Originally posted by SwissGambit
Solution PM'ed.
Solution posted!

1. Nd4+ exd4
2. Qe4# 1-0

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Originally posted by PBE6
Solution posted!

1. Nd4+ exd4
2. Qe4# 1-0
Solution yet to be posted!

1...Kd6!

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Ah! I think I've got it; I'll PM. This is a nice one. Assuming I'm right, here's a tip: look for a "quiet" key move.

[EDIT: Er, don't expect that PM just yet. I still think I have the right idea, but the move is wrong.]

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Originally posted by SwissGambit
Solution yet to be posted!

1...Kd6!
Dang. 😞

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1. Ba4, and black is in zugzwang... see the posible moves ;-)

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Originally posted by sonhouse
You are supposed to know. Jeez.
😛

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I think I've got it, though my solution seems a bit too simple.

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Originally posted by Jirakon
This is from Hoyle Majestic Chess.

Black 4

[fen] 8/3p1p1Q/1K2k3/1N1NP3/8/1B6/8/8[/fen]

White 5
i think that white square eats that black one with the knight that is obviously right there...

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Originally posted by Jirakon
Whoa, I didn't even notice that. I put the fen tags. Let me try again:

Black 4

[fen]8/3p1p1Q/1K2k3/1N1Np3/8/1B7/8/8[/fen]

White 5
What's the answer? 😕