another nice mate in 2...

Originally posted by Marsan
Neither of these replies to Kxe1 prevent mate on the next move.

i.e.
1. Kxe1 Bc3+ 2. Rd2#

1. Kxe1 Qd2+ 2. Rxd2#

Originally posted by BigDoggProblem
You missed 2...Bb2 in both lines. Sorry, thanks for playing, better luck next time! 😀

Originally posted by iraqi insurgent
must have been the dwarfs then

and a brilliant puzzle into the bargain.... exellent i was impressed,
feeling sooooooo good now.

sorry if i ruined it for some but i couldn't contain myself any longer

it had to be a dwarf move

Originally posted by Ian68
1. Kxe1 Qc6+ 2. ?

Originally posted by BigDoggProblem
You missed 2...Bb2 in both lines. Sorry, thanks for playing, better luck next time! 😀

Kxe1 RxB

Originally posted by iraqi insurgent
Kxe1 RxB

sorry on drugs

Kxe1 Bc3 check
Rd2 check Bb2

Originally posted by crazyblue
...by Sam Loyd again.

If you know the answer, please don't post it right away. 🙂

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Originally posted by Tabor156
i see checkmate in one

Originally posted by Tabor156
i see checkmate in one

Originally posted by Tabor156
rook b2 to a2 check mate

Originally posted by crazyblue
...by Sam Loyd again.

If you know the answer, please don't post it right away. 🙂

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Originally posted by JohnLennonForever
Is it mate for white? If so, a white king move leads to mate in 2!