Mate in 2: queen to b8 (a8·2)
li-0A9ZdPuzzle rating: 1808Theme: 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
25. Qxb8+ Kxb8 26. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxb8, then Ra8# and it is mate.
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