Mate in 2: queen to h3 (h4)
li-0297dPuzzle rating: 1278Theme: 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
34... Qxh3+ 35. Kg1 Qg2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg1, then Qg2# and it is mate.
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