Mate in 2 puzzles
You play a move, the opponent replies, and your second move is mate. The first move is often a sacrifice or a quiet move that cuts off the king.
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White to move. Find the best move.
White mates in 2 moves. Puzzle rating 1261.
How to spot it
Start with the checks. If none of them works, look for a move that threatens a mate the opponent cannot stop.
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