Mate in 2: queen to f2 (b6·5)
li-06BhjPuzzle rating: 1451Theme: 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... Qf2+ 27. Kh3 Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh3, then Rh8# and it is mate.
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