Mate in 2: queen to e8 (h5·7)
li-00TRoPuzzle rating: 1736Theme: 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
39. Qe8+ Qf8 40. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qf8, then Rxf8# and it is mate.
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