Mate in 2: knight to f3 (e5)
li-01IFUPuzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
17... Nf3+ 18. gxf3 Qh2#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead gxf3, then Qh2# and it is mate.
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