Mate in 2: queen to h7 (c2·2)
li-001w5Puzzle rating: 1034Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
30. Qh7+ Kxh7 31. g8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh7, then g8=Q# and it is mate.
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