Mate in 2: queen to h3 (e3)
li-02TUTPuzzle rating: 1362Theme: 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
33. Qh3+ Qxh3 34. Rxh3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qxh3, then Rxh3# and it is mate.
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