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Ulysses' Challenge #7
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(Who is Ulysses?)

White to move

Pete:  Hey, Ulysses...what have you got for us this month?  Oh ho, I know this position.  You're in a sly mood today, aren't you?  [Ulysses cocks his head and raises an eyebrow.]  Well, folks...it looks like Ulysses isn't going to say much today, so I'll fill you in.  In this position, White can checkmate in two moves...though only if he avoids some thinking traps!

White to move and force checkmate in two moves:


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Solution to Ulysses' Challenge #7

 

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