Mate in 2: queen to f2 (c5·2)
li-02LIrPuzzle rating: 1015Theme: 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
36... Qf2+ 37. Kh3 Qxh2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh3, then Qxh2# and it is mate.
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