Mate in 2: queen to f3 (d3)
li-055jMPuzzle rating: 2114Theme: 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
18. Qf3+ Ke7 19. Bh4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to h4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke7, then Bh4# and it is mate.
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