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Solution of the Mendeleev problem

MendeleevsProblem1

1.Qc1!
The danger is close: 2.Qxc4#.
The beauty of the puzzle is in the many different variations. Just a few example:
1...Rxc1 2.Ne7#
1...Rc2 2.Ne7#
1...Rxe4 2.Rb5#
1...Rd4 2.Nf6#
1...Kxe4 2.Qh1#
Etc, etc.