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Mate in 2 puzzles

10,000 two-movers: find the first move after which no defence is left. MateBlade plays the opponent’s best reply, and only checkmate completes the puzzle.

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Example puzzles

1. Mate in 2 · White to move
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1. Rd8+ Nxd8 2. Rxd8#

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2. Mate in 2 · Black to move
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1… Rh1+ 2. Kg4 Rh4#

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3. Mate in 2 · White to move
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1. Qe2+ Qf3+ 2. Qxf3#

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4. Mate in 2 · White to move
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1. Rd8+ Rxd8 2. Rxd8#

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5. Mate in 2 · Black to move
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1… Qf1+ 2. Kh2 Qxg2#

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6. Mate in 2 · White to move
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1. Qh3+ Bh6 2. Qxh6#

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How it works

Click or drag a piece, then choose its target square. MateBlade replies with the best defence. A wrong move costs nothing: try again or take a hint. Your progress stays in your browser, no account needed.

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