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Mate in 2: double attack on g4

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Puzzle rating: 2084Theme: Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.
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Black to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Double attack: one move creates two threats at once.

Black to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

14... Ng4+ 15. Kg1 Qxh2#

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to g4 keeps the pressure (#1).
  • Well found: queen to h2 (#).
  • The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
  • If instead Kg1, then Qxh2# and it is mate.

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