Mate in 2: double attack on g5
li-01XlKPuzzle rating: 1528Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
23. Nxg5+ Kh8 24. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh7# and it is mate.
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