Mate in 2: pin on h6
li-01b3SPuzzle rating: 1349Theme: 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
23. Qxh6+ Kg8 24. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxg7# and it is mate.
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