Learn How to Spot a Mate in 2: Discovered Attack
This puzzle comes from the Sicilian Defense, Old Sicilian, and shows how a discovered attack can turn a normal-looking position into a forced mate in 2. Black’s pieces coordinate against the white king’s shelter, and the key idea is that one tactical move opens lines for the queen while also creating a direct threat on the kingside. In practical play, these motifs often appear when the opponent’s king has limited escape squares and the defenders are overloaded.