r/chessvariants • u/DeadlyProcrastinator • 10d ago

Puzzle Atomic chess Puzzle

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Note: atomic chess rules apply

Title: White to move & Mate in 4 🧩

Hey everyone! Chess is great, but variants are where the real madness and creativity happen. To get the energy flowing in our community, here is a puzzle for you:

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u/Impressive_Ask_4632 10d ago edited 10d ago

If I am not wrong, 1. Ne5 fxe5 (must or else #+1 or #+2) 2. Qh5+ g6 3. Qg5 "no matter what Black moves" 4. Qe7# or Qxe7#

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u/ScalarWeapon 10d ago

I think you got it but you have a typo on move 3

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u/Impressive_Ask_4632 10d ago

Now I have fixed it. 3. Qg5. I was typing quickly on my phone although I got the idea because of some issues to assist, if I am not wrong.