Mate in 2: queen to e7 (c7·3)
li-00mRrPuzzle rating: 1678Theme: 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
42. Qe7+ Kf5 43. Ne3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to e3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf5, then Ne3# and it is mate.
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