Mate in 2: queen to f2 (c5·4)
li-070h2Puzzle rating: 1771Theme: 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
21... Qxf2+ 22. Kh1 Qxf3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f2 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to f3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh1, then Qxf3# and it is mate.
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