Mate in 2: queen to g8 (f7·2)
li-0123HPuzzle rating: 1332Theme: 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
26. Qg8+ Rxg8 27. Nf7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxg8, then Nf7# and it is mate.
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