1. Nd5+
(The Knight moved from c7 to d5, giving check.) Black has only one move in reply:
1. ... exd5 to which White replies: 2. e5 mate! (The Bishop on d6 is pinned and cannot capture White's Pawn on e5.)
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3M Stemwinder Chess Puzzle #5 Solution
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1. Nd5+ |
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(The Knight moved from c7 to d5, giving check.) Black has only one move in reply: |
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1. ... exd5 to which White replies: 2. e5 mate! (The Bishop on d6 is pinned and cannot capture White's Pawn on e5.) |
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