Mate in 2: queen to d6 (e6·3)
li-02NyaPuzzle rating: 1264Theme: 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
21. Qxd6+ Kc8 22. Be6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Be6# and it is mate.
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