Mate in two
Find a first move that leads to checkmate on your second move despite the opponent’s defence. Calculate the reply before committing.
How to practise: Mate in two
Find a first move that leads to checkmate on your second move despite the opponent’s defence. Calculate the reply before committing.
Check before you move
- Read the side-to-move label: you may play White or Black.
- Find your candidate move and the opponent’s strongest legal reply.
- Explain why the final position achieves the puzzle’s goal.
A common mistake
Do not calculate only your own moves: the opponent gets a turn in between.