Mate in 2: queen to g3 (a3)
li-03tWQPuzzle rating: 1368Theme: 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
26... Qxg3+ 27. Kh1 Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh1, then Qh3# and it is mate.
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