Mate in 2: queen to f7 (h7·4)
li-01IW8Puzzle rating: 1778Theme: 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
25. Qxf7+ Kd6 26. Nc4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to c4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd6, then Nc4# and it is mate.
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