11 Most Tricky Mate-in-2 puzzles

In this article, we’re going to solve some of the trickiest mate-in-2 puzzles, not in real games. But they’re challenging, fun, and a great way to improve your chess game.

White to move.

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White to move.

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White to move.

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White to move.

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White to move.

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White to move.

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White to move.

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This puzzle is intriguing because, regardless of Black’s move, White will only have ONE checkmate option.

White to move.

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White to move. (This is a classic one).

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White to move.

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White to move.

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Well done on tackling these tricky mate-in-2 puzzles! Whether you solved them all or got stuck on a few, working through these puzzles has surely made you a better chess player.

Remember a famous chess quote: “Always play the stupidest-looking move”. This quote reminds us that in chess, sometimes the most unexpected moves can lead to victory. These puzzles have shown us the importance of thinking creatively and considering all our options.

Whether you went through these puzzles real fast or took your time, know that every challenge in chess helps you improve. So, keep practicing, keep trying new strategies, and most importantly, keep enjoying the game of chess. Who knows? Maybe one day, you’ll be the one creating puzzles for others to solve.