Mate in 2: double attack on h7
li-04kFZPuzzle rating: 1602Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
20. gxh7+ Kxh7 21. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh7, then Qg7# and it is mate.
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