1. Bc3+
(The Bishop moved from d2 to c3, giving check.) Black has only one possible move in reply:
1. ... Kxc3 to which White replies 2. Qb2 mate (the Knight is now pinned and cannot take the Queen).
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3M Stemwinder Chess Puzzle #17 Solution
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1. Bc3+ |
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(The Bishop moved from d2 to c3, giving check.) Black has only one possible move in reply: |
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1. ... Kxc3 to which White replies 2. Qb2 mate (the Knight is now pinned and cannot take the Queen). |
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