Mate in 2: queen to g7 (g8)
li-04r2jPuzzle rating: 1363Theme: 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
21. Qg7+ Ke8 22. Bg6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Bg6# and it is mate.
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