Mate in 2: queen to g1 (b6)
li-07bg6Puzzle rating: 1582Theme: 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
28... Qg1+ 29. Rxg1 Nf2#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to f2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxg1, then Nf2# and it is mate.
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