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Two-move 2
The solution is: 1. Qe3
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Starting position.
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1. Qe3
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If 1... Ka4 or 1... Kb4 then 2. Qb3#
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If 1... c4 then 2. Qe8#
Both other moves (1... Kc4 and 1... a4) allow 2. Qxc5#
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