Mate in 2: queen to f6
li-06WrzPuzzle rating: 950Theme: 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
22. Qxf6+ Rxf6 23. Bxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxf6, then Bxf6# and it is mate.
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