Mate in 2: queen to a1 (b2)
li-048EjPuzzle rating: 940Theme: 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
31... Qa1+ 32. Bb1 Qxb1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to b1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bb1, then Qxb1# and it is mate.
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