Mate in 2: queen to f5 (d7·2)
li-01CAbPuzzle rating: 1465Theme: 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
32. Qf5+ Ke3 33. Qe4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke3, then Qe4# and it is mate.
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