Mate in 2: king to g1
li-04ri9Puzzle rating: 1412Theme: 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
40. Kg1 e2 41. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead e2, then Qh7# and it is mate.
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