checkmate problem . . . . .

Logic Level 3

Assuming that both sides play optimally, what is the least number of moves for white to checkmate the black king? It is white turn to play.

Note: Try not to use an engine to solve this puzzle.

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1 solution

Steven Perkins
Feb 22, 2018
  1. Qd5+ is my pick for the first move. Then it's mate next move no matter which black piece (or pawn) captures the queen.

Of course, I thought I had the solution 6 other times, but found the correct black response each time, so let me know if I missed something. If: 

1....Nbxd5   2. Rxc6#
1....cxd5    2. Bb6#
1....Rxd5    2. Ne4#
1....Nfxd5   2. Ne6#
1....Kxd5    2. Rf5#
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