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Mate-in-one puzzles

Six puzzles, with the answers on the next page. Free to print, with no sign-in.

Mate in oneName ____________________
  1. a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1

    1. White to move. Mate in one.

  2. a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1

    2. White to move. Mate in one.

  3. a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1

    3. White to move. Mate in one.

  4. a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1

    4. White to move. Mate in one.

  5. a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1

    5. White to move. Mate in one.

  6. a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1

    6. White to move. Mate in one.

Answers: Mate in one

  1. Rook d8.
  2. Queen e7 (also queen b8, a8 or c8).
  3. Knight c7.
  4. Rook h8.
  5. Queen h5.
  6. Queen takes g7.

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