Mate in 2: pawn to h5 (h6)
li-01YqtPuzzle rating: 1191Theme: 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
36... h5+ 37. Kh3 g4#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to g4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh3, then g4# and it is mate.
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