Mate in 2: knight to g6 (h4·5)
li-0399JPuzzle rating: 1613Theme: 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
14. Ng6+ hxg6 15. Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to g6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead hxg6, then Qh3# and it is mate.
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