Chess in 40 SecondsThe Peruvian Immortal · 1934
White to move. Mate in 2.
Budapest, 1934. Canal has already given two rooks. Mate in two.
Hint
Your bishops are ready. Break open the king's shelter.
Answer
Qxc6+ — Qxc6+!! bxc6 and Ba6 is mate.
The idea
The queen breaks open the king's shelter, then a bishop delivers mate.
This famous game is one of 30 quick puzzles in the Chess in 40 Seconds trainer: find the move on the board, get a hint if you're stuck, and learn the idea so you never fall for it in your own games.
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