Mate in 2: queen to b8 (g3)
li-04T1nPuzzle rating: 1013Theme: 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
24. Qb8+ Qe8 25. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qe8, then Qxe8# and it is mate.
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