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Mate in 1

Find the single move that delivers checkmate.

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Rules
  • You play White.
  • Deliver checkmate in 1 move.
  • Black always plays its best defense.
  • Stalemate counts as a loss.

How to Play

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One move wins

There is exactly one move that delivers checkmate. The puzzle is complete the moment that move is played.

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Look for checks first

Checkmate must put the king in check with no escape. Scan every available check and ask: can the king move, block, or capture?

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Eliminate escape squares

A mating move leaves the king with zero legal moves. Make sure your piece gives check and every escape square is covered.

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You play White

White always moves first. Black has no response — if your move is checkmate, you win immediately.