Mate in 2: pin on e7
li-00Se9Puzzle rating: 1971Theme: 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
25. Ne7+ Kg7 26. Qg5#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then Qg5# and it is mate.
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