Daily chess puzzle — 3 November 2026

White to move: mate in 2.

Published 3 November 2026 · rated 1427

After 35... Rxc2, White to move.

About this puzzle

• Goal: White to move, mate in 2.
• Puzzle rating: 1427.
• Themes: Fork, Mate in 2, Morphy's mate.
• Position (FEN): 5b1k/8/p2pBpRp/3P4/5P2/8/1qr4P/6RK w - - 0 36

What to look for

Fork: One piece attacks two or more targets at the same time.

Mate in 2: Force checkmate in two moves.

Morphy's mate: A bishop gives mate while a rook keeps the cornered king from escaping.

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