Mate in 2: queen to h2 (h4·2)
li-00MGAPuzzle rating: 915Theme: 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
30... Qh2+ 31. Kf1 Qxf2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf1, then Qxf2# and it is mate.
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