Mate in 2: queen to d1 (f3)
li-009lkPuzzle rating: 917Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
40... Qd1+ 41. Re1 Qxe1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Re1, then Qxe1# and it is mate.
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