Mate in 2: queen to c8 (b7)
li-08XbZPuzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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
16. Qc8+ Ke7 17. Bc5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke7, then Bc5# and it is mate.
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