Mate in 2: queen to h1 (a8)
li-01UiUPuzzle rating: 1768Theme: 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
30... Qh1+ 31. Ke2 Nf4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to f4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke2, then Nf4# and it is mate.
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