Mate in 2: queen to f8 (f2)
li-04wICPuzzle rating: 1305Theme: 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
30. Qf8+ Rxf8 31. gxf8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to f8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxf8, then gxf8=Q# and it is mate.
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