Mate in 2: queen to f2 (f6·3)
li-02mPuPuzzle rating: 2005Theme: 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
27... Qf2+ 28. Rxf2 R8xf2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to f2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxf2, then R8xf2# and it is mate.
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