Mate in 2: pawn to g4 (g2·2)
li-04VNPPuzzle rating: 1252Theme: 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
53. g4+ Kh4 54. Qf2#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh4, then Qf2# and it is mate.
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