Mate in 2: queen to d3 (c3)
li-07nsqPuzzle rating: 1617Theme: 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
25... Qxd3+ 26. Kc1 Ba3#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to a3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc1, then Ba3# and it is mate.
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