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The Peruvian Immortal · 1934

Legend · Canal 1934 · Intermediate

White to move. Mate in 2.

Budapest, 1934. Canal has already given two rooks. Mate in two.

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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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