Mate in 2: queen to c8 (a6·5)
li-03ySMPuzzle rating: 1758Theme: 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
27. Qxc8+ Bxc8 28. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxc8, then Re8# and it is mate.
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