Mate in 2: queen to e8 (h5·6)
li-01Dt6Puzzle rating: 1398Theme: 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
29. Qe8+ Rxe8 30. dxe8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxe8, then dxe8=Q# and it is mate.
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