Mate in 2: queen to g3 (h3·2)
li-00IUWPuzzle rating: 1591Theme: 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
23... Qxg3+ 24. hxg3 Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead hxg3, then Rh1# and it is mate.
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