Mate in 2: knight to e2
li-01hszPuzzle rating: 2075Theme: 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
17... Ne2+ 18. Bxe2 Qa1#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to a1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxe2, then Qa1# and it is mate.
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