In Lichess' openings database, this position has been reached over 150,000 times. Interestingly, in only 83 of those games did black play a3, a move that hangs mate in one: Qxf7#.

Despite the clear advantage for white after this blunder, it's surprising that only 95% of games that reach this position end up in a win for white. This begs the question: who are the 5% of players who not only blundered mate in one but went on to lose the game?

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Dit zou mat in 1 voor wit moeten zijn maar ik zie het niet! 🤔 Wie wel?
This should be mate in one for white! I don’t see it. Anybody?
#MateInOne #MatInEenZet #Chess #schaken

Dit zou mat in 1 voor wit moeten zijn maar ik zie het niet! 🤔 Wie wel?
#MateInOne #MatInEenZet #Chess #schaken

@java_at_home
Got it!
It took me a long time to notice that clue, but I found it in the end.
1. dxe (ep)#
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To be clear: 1. Pd5-e6 (capturing pawn at e5)

There once was a player of chess
Whose skill was beyond all the rest
He saw just one move
And checkmate was proved
Now his opponents are all put to the test

#limerick #MateInOne

”The impossible mate in one” #ThinkingOutOfTheBox #schaken #chess #MateInOne #MatInEenZet

Welke zet moet wit doen om de zwarte koning mat te zetten?