Answer: Chess Problem 6

White to move and mate in 2.

Answer:

Key: 1. Kf4 (waiting)

If 1. …Ke2; 2. Bd3 mate

If 1. …Pe2+; 2. Ke4 mate

If 1. …Qd1 or Qb1 or Qxa1; 2. Kxe3 mate

If 1. …Qe1; 2. Qxe1 mate

Note: After 1. Qxc1+ Ke2 and there’s no mate

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