Mate in 2: queen to g1 (g5·2)
li-0B84VPuzzle rating: 1989Theme: 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
22... Qg1+ 23. Rxg1 fxg1=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: pawn to g1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxg1, then fxg1=Q# and it is mate.
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