Mate in 2: queen to h7 (c2·8)
li-01yhDPuzzle rating: 1849Theme: 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
31. Qh7+ Kf8 32. Rf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf8, then Rf1# and it is mate.
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