Mate in 2: pawn to h5
li-00MgfPuzzle rating: 1126Theme: 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
36. h5+ Kh7 37. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh7, then Qg8# and it is mate.
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