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guitarzan
Excellent and entertaining puzzle! Thank you, kasparov5!
Frostyday
Got it first try
zankfrappa
One of the most original puzzles I have ever seen.
Tyzer
Heh, I posted this on the forums too, a short while after I joined.
jim995
lol
Also, when you post alternatives, make sure black can't hang on by a thread.
CapsLock01
What is wrong with Qxe5 ?
Qxe5+ is blocked by Be6. It only delays mate by one move, but hey, when a puzzle asks for mate in one, it really has to be mate in one move.
jamessaul
awesome, so many tries and mates in like two but i finally found the one move
gimmewuchagot
what if dxc8=N?
oh never mind Ke8
chessgenius2014
oh my god what the hell
pompom
PLSCPlayLearnShare
lol, please use the analysis board before you post "alternatives", especially when you claim your solution is right.
Rasparovov
sonicbash206
smh
GoodGoodChess
So HARD!!!
captainray
I finally solved it, now I can do my homework.
Later...types on google, hardest MATE IN 2 PUZZLE!!!
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went from 1400 to 1700 in 1.5 months, it's easy!
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