Written by Nikos on 24 December 2019.

Christmas Tree Puzzle

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Black to play and give checkmate in two moves

 

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Solution:

What was white's previous move? c2-c4 or e2-e4

If 1. c4 then 1... bxc3 e.p. 2. White plays something and then 2... c2+#

If 1. e4 then 1... fxe3 e.p. 2. White plays something and then 2... e2+#