< Chess < Puzzles < Directmates < Two-move 2

The solution is: 1. Qe3

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Starting position.
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1. Qe3
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If 1... Ka4 or 1... Kb4 then 2. Qb3#
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If 1... c4 then 2. Qe8#


Both other moves (1... Kc4 and 1... a4) allow 2. Qxc5#

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