This is the BetterChess daily puzzle from July 2, 2026: a mate in 2 with white to move. Difficulty: easy. The goal is to find the forced sequence that delivers checkmate within 2 moves, against any defense.
It's still today's live puzzle, so the solution is hidden. Try it on the board below, then come back tomorrow when the next one drops.

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