Mate in 2: queen to f6 (f3·3)
li-03U7IPuzzle rating: 1135Theme: 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
22. Qf6+ Kg8 23. Nh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Nh6# and it is mate.
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