Mate in two. A quiet queen move — even if Black takes your knight.
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Your move
💡 Need a hint?
Check every check and capture first, then look for quiet moves that leave Black helpless. Always ask: what will Black answer?
What you learn here
You now know the main ideas behind two-move mates: back-row checks, sacrifices, quiet moves and knight mates. Solving them trains you to look one move further than your opponent.
Chapter 7 — Mate in two: Your first move makes mate unstoppable. The board then plays Black’s best defence — and you give checkmate on the next move.
