Mate in 2: queen to f6 (c3·7)
li-05PBrPuzzle rating: 1523Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
52... Qf6+ 53. Kxh5 Qh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxh5, then Qh6# and it is mate.
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