Mate in 2: queen to h4 (d8·2)
li-03rnKPuzzle rating: 1145Theme: 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
25... Qxh4+ 26. Kg1 Ne2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to e2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg1, then Ne2# and it is mate.
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