Mate in 2: queen to c1 (f4·2)
li-07SfzPuzzle rating: 1486Theme: 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
27... Qxc1+ 28. Bxc1 Re1#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxc1, then Re1# and it is mate.
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