Mate in 2: pin on a3
li-01GqtPuzzle rating: 1365Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
37... Qxa3+ 38. Kb1 Qxb2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to b2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb1, then Qxb2# and it is mate.
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