Chess Problem 002

The following mate in 2 is a revision of problem by Sam Loyd published in the Boston Gazette in 1859.

Find the Mate in 2.

Correct Solution

The correct key move 1. Qa5

The theme of this problem is "interference". After the key move, there are fifteen possible moves by black, eight of which interfere with another black piece's protection of a mating square.

For example:
1. ... R-d6 or R-e7 interferes with the black bishop's ability to move to c5 and allows Q-b6++

Players with Correct Solution

The following people solved the problem correctly.

Stuart Winings

William Roberts

Richard Hayden

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Chess Problem #004

White to draw game

White to move and draw. Solve this problem and send in your solution.

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