1. Qc6+
(The Queen moved from c1 to c6, giving check.)
Black has only one possible move in reply:
1. ... Kxc6 to which White replies: 2. axb8=N#
(A Queen sacrifice followed by an "underpromotion" of the Pawn to a Knight!)
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3M Stemwinder Chess Puzzle #34 Solution
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1. Qc6+ |
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(The Queen moved from c1 to c6, giving check.) |
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1. ... Kxc6 to which White replies: 2. axb8=N# |
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