Mate in 2: knight to d3
li-046KUPuzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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
17... Nd3+ 18. cxd3 Qxb2#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to d3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to b2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead cxd3, then Qxb2# and it is mate.
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