Mate in 2: pin on e3 (c5)
li-06OEkPuzzle rating: 2008Theme: 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
17... Qe3+ 18. Nf3 Bxf4#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to f4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nf3, then Bxf4# and it is mate.
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