Mate in 2: queen to f7 (f3·5)
li-02gZJPuzzle rating: 1296Theme: 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
38. Qxf7+ Kh8 39. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh8, then Qg8# and it is mate.
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