Mate in 2: queen to h3 (g3)
li-03VpyPuzzle rating: 1022Theme: 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
36... Qxh3+ 37. Rh2 Qxf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rh2, then Qxf1# and it is mate.
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