Mate in 2: queen to h2 (h6)
li-03tOGPuzzle rating: 1444Theme: 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
32... Qxh2+ 33. Kxh2 Rh5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh2, then Rh5# and it is mate.
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