Mate in 2: queen to h2 (h4)
li-04AMmPuzzle rating: 664Theme: 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
50... Qxh2+ 51. Qxh2 Rxh2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qxh2, then Rxh2# and it is mate.
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