Mate in 2: queen to c6
li-01z9GPuzzle rating: 1036Theme: 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
16. Qxc6+ bxc6 17. Ba6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxc6, then Ba6# and it is mate.
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