Mate in 2: queen to b1 (a1)
li-00aDlPuzzle rating: 1474Theme: 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
22... Qxb1+ 23. Kxb1 Ra1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to a1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxb1, then Ra1# and it is mate.
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