Mate in 2: knight to f7 (h6)
li-06Ki3Puzzle rating: 1476Theme: 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
31. Nxf7+ Kg7 32. h8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to f7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to h8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg7, then h8=Q# and it is mate.
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