Mate in 2: queen to f1 (d3)
li-00O14Puzzle rating: 996Theme: 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
37... Qf1+ 38. Kh2 Qh1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh2, then Qh1# and it is mate.
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