Mate in 2: queen to c8 (f5·2)
li-05QvqPuzzle rating: 1229Theme: 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
63. Qfc8+ Ka7 64. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka7, then Qa8# and it is mate.
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