Mate in 2: queen to h1 (f3)
li-02R1ePuzzle rating: 947Theme: Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Hanging piece: your opponent left a piece undefended — take it.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
20... Qxh1+ 21. Rd1 Qxd1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rd1, then Qxd1# and it is mate.
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