Mate in 2: queen to f2
li-066bEShuffle Rating 643Theme: 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
26... Qxf2+ 27. Kh1 Qf1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to f1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh1, then Qf1# and it is mate.
Provenance
Derived from the Lichess puzzle database (CC0).
Verified by Stockfish at depth 20+.
Solution forcedness confirmed (verified).
Pack 001
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