I finally got one! Not only did I solve the puzzle, but I used the same logic as our fine host. Sure, it wasn't difficult, but if it were, I likely wouldn't have found the solution.
Hey, I solved this one, and fully, too! I found Qd2 with all four checkmate mate possibilities. However, if I were i.e. actually playing the game and had not been told about a mate in 2 moves, I also found and would have gone with the QXp sacrifice for checkmate in 4 moves.
I must admit.. it's the first puzzle I resolved totally myself.. All others.. I might be close, but never able to finish. So it seems this one was really easy for most of viewers (as most of others - as stated in comments) they resolve regularly..
White must find a mate after 1...,h6. There are only 2 squares where they can achieve this. 1.Qf4 or 1.Qd2. But 1.Qf4 doesn't work because black can answer 1...,a2 or 1...,b3. Therefore, the key must be 1.Qd2 !
Found it right away... Thank you for the 2 mover puzzles but I mentioned a point few days ago about these in real games. Thank you very much and God bless you
Thank you for your constant support, you are a one of my favorite followers and I love reading your comments. I know the 2-movers are more often than not unrealistic compared to real games but still they are very popular among my viewers. So I try to create a diversity of content to please as many as possible and keep people entertained.
@@Chess-strategy Thank you for reading my comments. I thought you would not have read. Yes in real games I think its slightly unrealistic especially in rapid games. But yes its very popular in your channel and I love to take up the challenges. More importantly I really appreciate your effort in bringing out the whole analysis into a video, its really really not easy what you do. Thank you very much again and God bless you
@@Chess-strategy No words enough for your hardwork. I will continue to comment on every video I see. Needless to say, I click on like immediately after starting the video. I post my comments after watching the video and sometimes in between too. Keep doing the great work. Thank you again and God bless you.
When I do a google to find "checkmate in 2" puzzles. Every puzzle I find is obvious and therefore easy. How do you consistently come up with these obscure puzzles?
_Do you know how does the queen move?_ This uploader is an experienced player with a high rating - what do you suppose? He promoted to a rook here because he could - and it makes no difference, other than adding to the entertainment.
@@rogerkearns8094 exactly my point. Makes no difference. Rule number 1 in chess you should always aim to maximise your advantage and minimise your disadvantage. Ergo, promotion to a Q is more favourable to a R, ergo do it. Simples
I finally got one! Not only did I solve the puzzle, but I used the same logic as our fine host. Sure, it wasn't difficult, but if it were, I likely wouldn't have found the solution.
Same here! It obviously couldn't be a sacrifice, so the next consideration is a zugzwang.
Same! :)
Hey, I solved this one, and fully, too! I found Qd2 with all four checkmate mate possibilities. However, if I were i.e. actually playing the game and had not been told about a mate in 2 moves, I also found and would have gone with the QXp sacrifice for checkmate in 4 moves.
Move the Queen to the square from which she can punish every (pawn) move with a checkmate.
Thanks, after that hint, found it immediately.
It took me awhile, but that's what makes it satisfying.
I am more trained on stalemates than checkmates
Qd2. Then whatever black pawn moves you checkmate with your queen.
... h3, Qxh3#
... a2, Qb2#
... b3, Qc3#
... c4, Qd4#
I would never be able to think of that.
@@TheArrow1987 you just need to learn to see that empty squares are never empty.
Good analysis. I like his highlighting the options.
Very nice!
This is the fastest I ever found the solution, and for the first time I was 100% certain of it, ALL BECAUSE OF YOUR TRAINING!!!... 😀😀😀
Excellent explanation.
Nice litlle puzzle!
Your initial Queen sacrifice does not make checkmate in three moves with underpromotion because of pond on a h line move!!
Ah, your right of course. If he moves that pawn I have to promote to a queen instead.
@@Chess-strategy Still, black king can escape to h7
outstanding one!!
Got it, which is rare enough. I think this was my fastest ever.
I see it, a many-headed Zugzwang! Super.
I must admit.. it's the first puzzle I resolved totally myself.. All others.. I might be close, but never able to finish. So it seems this one was really easy for most of viewers (as most of others - as stated in comments) they resolve regularly..
One of the rare occations I found the solution, yahoo!!!
I’m glad I persevered with this one! I got it pretty quickly once I looked at all the possible moves black could make.
Qd2! gets any of the dark squares on the diagonal and if the h-pawn moves, Qh6 mate
White must find a mate after 1...,h6. There are only 2 squares where they can achieve this. 1.Qf4 or 1.Qd2. But 1.Qf4 doesn't work because black can answer 1...,a2 or 1...,b3. Therefore, the key must be 1.Qd2 !
Great puzzle.
I do prefer these shorter puzzles. I don’t have the skill or time to solve the 8+ minute puzzle videos.
Found it right away... Thank you for the 2 mover puzzles but I mentioned a point few days ago about these in real games. Thank you very much and God bless you
Thank you for your constant support, you are a one of my favorite followers and I love reading your comments.
I know the 2-movers are more often than not unrealistic compared to real games but still they are very popular among my viewers. So I try to create a diversity of content to please as many as possible and keep people entertained.
@@Chess-strategy Thank you for reading my comments. I thought you would not have read.
Yes in real games I think its slightly unrealistic especially in rapid games. But yes its very popular in your channel and I love to take up the challenges. More importantly I really appreciate your effort in bringing out the whole analysis into a video, its really really not easy what you do.
Thank you very much again and God bless you
@@RamKumar-gy9nb Thanks again for all kind words, it's highly appreciated!
@@Chess-strategy No words enough for your hardwork. I will continue to comment on every video I see. Needless to say, I click on like immediately after starting the video. I post my comments after watching the video and sometimes in between too. Keep doing the great work. Thank you again and God bless you.
Thanks a million
I guessed it straight away.
When I do a google to find "checkmate in 2" puzzles. Every puzzle I find is obvious and therefore easy. How do you consistently come up with these obscure puzzles?
Try to search "chess problems database" and you will find tons of problems.
Another solution... ed7... pawn takes pawn on d6 en passant. Then promotes to queen/rook (assumes black pawn moved two squares on previous move).
That would mean the black pawn only moved one square, so no en passant there.
@@JaimeWarlock Hah... thanks... I'm better than that, really.
Ok, done😊
beautiful
Very clever.
10 Sekunden. 1. Dd2 und Schwarz ist im Zugzwang.
I found it!
With checkmate in 3 moves, why would you promote to a rook and not a queen? Do you know how does the queen move?
Yes I do, but it's just because I think under promotion is more beautiful.
_Do you know how does the queen move?_
This uploader is an experienced player with a high rating - what do you suppose?
He promoted to a rook here because he could - and it makes no difference, other than adding to the entertainment.
@@Chess-strategy no it isn't. It delivers the same outcome anyway.
@@rogerkearns8094 exactly my point. Makes no difference. Rule number 1 in chess you should always aim to maximise your advantage and minimise your disadvantage. Ergo, promotion to a Q is more favourable to a R, ergo do it. Simples
Q D2
Q -d2..
Too easy. There is nothing more to say
qd2
White to move or Black to move?
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Qd2
Nice puzzle, not difficult, thank you.
Nice 'n easy.
Fantástico
Qd2
Qd2