Mate in 2: queen to d7 (e8·3)
li-02YZGPuzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
32... Qd7+ 33. Kf7 Rf3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to f3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf7, then Rf3# and it is mate.
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