Mate in 2: queen to f1 (d3·2)
li-05xMBPuzzle rating: 1622Theme: 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
47... Qf1+ 48. Rg1 Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rg1, then Qh3# and it is mate.
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