Mate in 2: queen to g4 (g1)
li-04bpRPuzzle rating: 1921Theme: 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
35... Qg4+ 36. Ke3 Qe4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g4 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to e4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke3, then Qe4# and it is mate.
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