Mate in 2: double attack on e1
li-0AzbrPuzzle rating: 1949Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
38... Ne1+ 39. Kg1 Qg2#
Why it works
- Great move! knight to e1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to g2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg1, then Qg2# and it is mate.
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