Mate in 2: queen to g1 (d1)
li-022ibPuzzle rating: 1543Theme: 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
28... Qxg1+ 29. Kxg1 Rd1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxg1, then Rd1# and it is mate.
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