Mate in 2: queen to h7 (d3·7)
li-00HZCPuzzle rating: 1518Theme: 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
32. Qh7+ Kf8 33. Rf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Rf6# and it is mate.
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