Mate in 2: pawn to h6 (h5·4)
li-05zInPuzzle rating: 1728Theme: 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
26. h6+ Kg8 27. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxd8# and it is mate.
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