Daily chess puzzle — 15 November 2026

Black to move: mate in 2.

Published 15 November 2026 · rated 1507

After 46. Kg1, Black to move.

About this puzzle

• Goal: Black to move, mate in 2.
• Puzzle rating: 1507.
• Themes: Arabian mate, Mate in 2.
• Position (FEN): 1Q6/5p1p/k2p4/P3n3/8/4n1P1/3r4/R1R3K1 b - - 4 46

What to look for

Arabian mate: A rook and a knight work together to mate a king in the corner.

Mate in 2: Force checkmate in two moves.

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