Mate in 2 Chess Puzzles

Calculate a forced checkmate in two moves. Free mate in 2 puzzles to train forcing lines.

Mate in 2 puzzles ask you to find a first move that forces checkmate on your next turn, whatever your opponent replies.

They train calculation: you must consider every sensible defence, not just the one you hope your opponent plays.

• Try checks, captures and threats - in that order.
• A quiet first move that takes away escape squares can be stronger than a check.
• Sacrifices are common: giving up material to drag the king into a mating net.

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