More Than Mate in 2

Not quite within the normal rules of a checkmate puzzle in two moves

This level gathers compositions that sit just a little outside the familiar framework of a standard mate-in-two.
Some puzzles here introduce only the slightest deviation; others ask you to step fully outside the box — and enjoy the view from there. 🌄

Explore “what happens if we move the boundaries… just a bit?”💡

Because these compositions play near the edges of the rules, it helps to know those rules well.
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The style here isn’t for everyone, and that’s perfectly fine.
Some solvers love the creativity; others prefer the traditional format. Taste varies — and that’s part of the charm.🪄
We typically enjoyed these puzzles precisely because of their unusual character. 🔍🌱

And if you like lessons that extend beyond the board:
real life doesn’t always follow every rule either.
Being able to think one step past the expected — to adapt, reinterpret, and stay flexible — is a skill these puzzles quietly celebrate. 🚪➡️🧠

A small recommendation:
📚 Although you can browse all of these creations right here, the real fun is often in meeting them along the journey — as occasional, delightful surprises sprinkled between the more classic compositions.
Dip in whenever you like… or explore the whole set at once⏭️. It’s entirely up to you. 😉

SB Miniature Two Solutions

ChessAPit

Find the two possible winning-moves in this checkmate-in-two puzzle.

Solve or Black wins

ChessAPit

Any move that White plays, except the winning move, will allow Black to beat him later in the game.