Mate in 2: queen to e8 (e7·5)
li-07iF4Puzzle rating: 1710Theme: 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
49. Qe8+ Kh7 50. g6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to g6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kh7, then g6# and it is mate.
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