Mate in 2: pawn to g4 (g3)
li-00yHWPuzzle rating: 1087Theme: 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
41. g4+ Kh4 42. Rh6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh4, then Rh6# and it is mate.
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