Shredder Chess Puzzle -

Solution: 1. a7! (threat a8=Q# but Black plays b6+? Actually, not quite.) Given the confusion, let me instead give the of the shredder theme : Clear Instructive Example White: Kc7, pawn a7 Black: Kb8, pawn b7 White to move and mate in 2. Trap: 1. a8=Q? Stalemate! (Black king has no moves, pawn b7 is blocked.)

White: Kb6, pawns a7, c7 Black: Ka8, pawns a6, b7 shredder chess puzzle

White: Kb6, pawns a7, c7 Black: Kb8, pawn a6 Solution: 1