Learn How to Mate in 1: Alekhine Defense Tactics
This puzzle comes from the Alekhine Defense and shows how quickly king safety can collapse in the opening when the enemy king is still stuck in the center. Even with material roughly balanced, active pieces and open lines can outweigh everything else. The key idea is to look for forcing moves first, especially checks that create a mating net before the opponent can coordinate defense. In tactical positions, development and initiative often matter more than raw material.