1. Rxf4+
(The Rook moved from f3 to f4, capturing the Pawn and giving check.) Black has three possible replies:
1. ... Kxf4 to which White replies: 2. Qf3#
1. ... exf4 to which White replies: 2. Qe6#
1. ... Bxf4 to which White replies: 2. Qg6#
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3M Stemwinder Chess Puzzle #24 Solution
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1. Rxf4+ |
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(The Rook moved from f3 to f4, capturing the Pawn and giving check.) Black has three possible replies: |
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1. ... Kxf4 to which White replies: 2. Qf3# |
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1. ... exf4 to which White replies: 2. Qe6# |
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1. ... Bxf4 to which White replies: 2. Qg6# |
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